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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Bab-el-Mandeb Under Siege: Saudi Yemen Blockade Turns against Riyadh
Analysis

Bab-el-Mandeb Under Siege: Saudi Yemen Blockade Turns against Riyadh

Saturday 25 July 2026
history, have asserted their right to answer siege with siege, and have threatened any Saudi retaliatory move with a comprehensive and decisive response. What sets this threat apart from similar ones in the past is its timing and its place in the broader calculus of the ongoing regional conflict be ...
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Martyred Leader Led the Country by Rationality and Pursuit of National Interests: Armenian Tourism Chief
Interview

Martyred Leader Led the Country by Rationality and Pursuit of National Interests: Armenian Tourism Chief

Monday 27 July 2026 ،
history, and people I have felt a close connection for many years. Alwaght: You have cooperation and connection with Iran for years. What picture did this bond give you of the martyred Leader of Iran? Apresyan: For many years, I have collaborated with Iran in the fields of culture and tourism, and ...
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Passing of "Ahmad the Japanese": How Were the Japanese Attracted to the Palestinian Cause?
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Passing of "Ahmad the Japanese": How Were the Japanese Attracted to the Palestinian Cause?

Wednesday 29 July 2026 ،
history, combined with the radical campus atmosphere, pulled Kozo into the Red Army’s ranks. Connections to Palestinians The JRA established close ties to the Palestinian Front for Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) in early 1970s. The Japanese fighters relocated to Palestinian camps in Lebanon ...
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Badakhshan Turmoil an Opportunity for Hezb-e-Islami
Analysis

Badakhshan Turmoil an Opportunity for Hezb-e-Islami

Saturday 1 August 2026 ،
history, the people, and the world will heap the blame on the Taliban’s shoulders. He also predicted that Badakhshan’s unrest could rapidly spread to other provinces, with the Taliban losing checkpoints and supply routes, and facing an expanding guerrilla-style insurgency. Habib-ur-Rah ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Vicious Circle of Coalition-Making: What Does Past Experience Tell Riyadh?
Analysis

Saudi Arabia’s Vicious Circle of Coalition-Making: What Does Past Experience Tell Riyadh?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
history of abortive coalition-building, saying: Beyond the anti-Yemen coalition, Riyadh's attempt to assemble a sprawling 137-nation alliance against Iran went nowhere. Then there was the plan, during Donald Trump's first term, to build a front against the Axis of Resistance, particularly He ...
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Bombing in Lebanon, Talking in Italy: Why Does Negotiating with Tel Aviv not Work?
Analysis

Bombing in Lebanon, Talking in Italy: Why Does Negotiating with Tel Aviv not Work?

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
history shows Israel has consistently used negotiations not to resolve disputes but to cement battlefield gains and impose new realities on the ground. The latest talks, brokered by the US and set to run from August 4 to 6 in the Italian capital, focus on implementing a framework agreement, expandi ...
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala
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Largest Red Banner of Vengeance Raised in Karbala

Wednesday 5 August 2026 ،
history, bearing the slogan “Ya Latharat al-Hussein.” The banner became a symbol of mourning, remembrance, and calls for justice among millions of pilgrims gathered for the Arbaeen pilgrimage. The pilgrimage drew millions of participants from around the world, with millions traveling th ...
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Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups
Analysis

Iraq’s Weapons Restriction: A Project with Aspects beyond Simply Disarming Resistance Groups

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
history of Iraq. The Iraqi-Iranian war, Persian Gulf War, 1990s sanctions, collapse of Saddam's dictatorship in 2003, dissolution of Iraqi army post-occupation, collapse of the security structures, rise of rebel groups, sectarian clashes, and then emergence of foreign-backed ISIS terrorist organ ...
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Trump Turkey Escape Scandal: New Life under Shadow of Vengeance
Analysis

Trump Turkey Escape Scandal: New Life under Shadow of Vengeance

Saturday 15 August 2026 ،
history in presidential travel, more about prudent planning than about weakness. The scandal set the social media ablaze. Social media users seized on the contrast with leaders who stand their ground in times of crisis, using the moment to re-litigate what strength and courage really mean when the ...
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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference
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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
history, brotherhood, and a common destiny. During the visit, Ghalibaf is expected to meet senior Iraqi officials and politicians and participate in commemorations. He said Tehran and Baghdad would pursue practical steps toward strengthening self-reliant and shared security. The visit comes amid c ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.