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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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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026
nothing but heightened chaos and the violation of international law. In this climate, Iran's stability, with its unique and sensitive geopolitical position, is a key factor for the security of the entire Persian Gulf region and beyond. But meanwhile, the remarks by Turkish officials about the n ...
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Foreign Minister Araghchi: Negotiations Ineffective Under Threat of Force
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Foreign Minister Araghchi: Negotiations Ineffective Under Threat of Force

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
not lead to successful diplomacy ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Araghchi states that military threats do not lead to successful diplomacy; no decision on US negotiations has been reached. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that no direct contact has been made recently between him and ...
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Iran And Saudi Arabia Issue Warnings of Potential Harmful Outcomes from Regional Tensions
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Iran And Saudi Arabia Issue Warnings of Potential Harmful Outcomes from Regional Tensions

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
not allow its airspace or territory to be used for any military attack on Iran. Separately, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone call with Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss reducing tensions in the wake of recent developments.
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The Persian Gulf Is an Integral Part of Iran’s National Identity
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The Persian Gulf Is an Integral Part of Iran’s National Identity

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
noted that he attended the 6th International Oceanography Conference of the Persian Gulf and interacted with its warm and kind locals. He emphasized the conference's importance in discussing various aspects, including geopolitical, geo-economic, environmental, climate, security, and cultural id ...
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
nother South American country. After attack on Venezuela, Trump said that he will zero the Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba. He also claimed Cuba was on the brink of collapse as it is stripped of its revenues Trump said were coming from the imported Venezuelan oil. Despite the US pressures, Cuba stil ...
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
not about difference over one or a number of geopolitical issues, but about full collapse of mechanisms that for several decades have saved the European-American alliance. Meanwhile, it seems that the fatal blow to this alliance has been dealt by the US trade tariffs. While through heavy trade tari ...
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
note that in recent years, whenever unrest has occurred in Iranian cities, the EU has prioritized proposals to label the IRGC as a terrorist organization. The latest decision, taken immediately after recent disturbances, appears to be directly linked to Iran’s internal developments. According ...
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
not quit its element of power the missile program, but is ready for fair talks. Alwaght- As tensions escalate between the US and Iran in the region, the observers and media outlets have had their eyes on Istanbul where Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was a guest to Turkish counterpart and ...
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Can Iran Destroy US Aircraft Carrier?
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Can Iran Destroy US Aircraft Carrier?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
not a piece of cake. Actually, while the US's power to maneuver at sea is considerable, Iran's hands for countering the US naval force and the giant ships are not empty. The USS Abraham Lincoln is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier carrying with some 60 F/A-18 Super Hornet jets ...
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Iran Warns Israel, US Against Provocation: ‘Hands Are on the Trigger’
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Iran Warns Israel, US Against Provocation: ‘Hands Are on the Trigger’

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
noted that this experience reshaped Iran's understanding of modern warfare and exposed both enemy vulnerabilities and Iran's own strengths. In June, Israel launched attacks on Iranian targets, followed by US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Iran retaliated with strikes agains ...

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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.