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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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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026
not simply about geopolitical issues, but mechanisms that for several decades have saved European-American alliance are collapsing. Though the idea of self-reliance and cutting the dependence on the US was raised several years ago by European leaders, it was just theoretical. But now their approach ...
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Iran Pursues Talks, Rejects Threats: Security Chief
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Iran Pursues Talks, Rejects Threats: Security Chief

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
not seeking war but will not yield to threats, stressing that Iran relies on a dual approach of negotiations and deterrence. He said Iran is prepared for fair talks on its peaceful nuclear program while safeguarding national security, rejecting pressure-driven demands and insisting that defensive de ...
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Hamas Flags ‘Dangerous Precedent’ As Israel Increases Control Over al-Quds
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Hamas Flags ‘Dangerous Precedent’ As Israel Increases Control Over al-Quds

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
notices for over 40 homes in Anata and represents a systematic policy aimed at displacing Palestinians and emptying the city of its residents. Hamas warned that international silence could embolden further annexation, displacement, and demolition actions. Alongside al-Quds, Israeli forces have issu ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
not only upended fragile domestic balances but has also resurrected a fundamental question: Can Iraq's political system still generate a solution from within, or is it now compelled to yield to external pressure? The Shiite Coordination Framework and choosing the default option  According ...
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
not even have half of it.  In fact, the public green light for war against Iraq soon turned into widespread opposition. On the 10th anniversary of bombing Iraq in 2013, 53 percent of the Americans deemed the war a mistake and on the 20th anniversary in 2023, at least 16 percent believed that W ...
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IRGC Continues Military Drills in The Strait of Hormuz for A Second Day
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IRGC Continues Military Drills in The Strait of Hormuz for A Second Day

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
noting that the first phase of the exercises was successfully carried out across Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf a day earlier. The drills are taking place amid heightened regional tensions and US threats against Iran, alongside increased American naval deployments near Iranian waters. They als ...
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President Pezeshkian Extends National Day Congratulations to Japan
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President Pezeshkian Extends National Day Congratulations to Japan

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
noting that through dialogue and cooperation, Japan can contribute to regional stability and diplomatic solutions in West Asia. He concluded by wishing continued success and prosperity to Japan’s government and people.
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IRGC Naval Forces Ready to Block Strait of Hormuz Upon Orders: Commander
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IRGC Naval Forces Ready to Block Strait of Hormuz Upon Orders: Commander

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
noted that wartime weaponry differs from those used in drills. The exercise’s second phase involved the IRGC Navy’s combat and rapid-reaction units, temporarily suspending traffic through the strait to ensure safe maritime operations. Various defensive and offensive systems were employe ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
not as a military showoff, but a multi-layer message at domestic, regional and international levels.  Amid escalating tensions in West Asia's security environment, particularly in the regional waters surrounding Iran, fueled by extensive US military amassment in the Persian Gulf, the IRGC ...
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Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US
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Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
not succeed in destroying Iran. The network further noted Iranian media reports on the naval drill and live-fire missile exercises near the Strait of Hormuz, analyzing these moves within the context of Iran's simultaneous message of diplomacy and hard power. Highlighting military and deterrence ...

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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.