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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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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq

Monday 2 February 2026
not fit for the job due to his lack of diplomatic experience. So, his dismissal after three months shows that even Trump was unsatisfied with his functioning as a special envoy to a country of high significance to the US.  What was Sawaya's mission?  In late October, just ahead of Ir ...
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Baghaei: Diplomatic Proceedings Details Under Discussion
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Baghaei: Diplomatic Proceedings Details Under Discussion

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
not Iran. Iran issued necessary warnings to Europe regarding the designation of the IRGC before it was made, with France having no legal or moral standing to intervene in Iran's internal affairs.
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Islamic Revolution Based on Faith, Trust in People Per Judiciary Chief
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Islamic Revolution Based on Faith, Trust in People Per Judiciary Chief

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
noted hostility toward Iran since the Revolution's victory, mentioning imposed wars, economic sanctions, internal conflicts, assassinations, and recent developments as a major sedition. He referred to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution characterizing it as a major sedition and coup, emphasizin ...
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Instigating Acts of Violence May Lead to Potential Harm for The US And Its Allies
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Instigating Acts of Violence May Lead to Potential Harm for The US And Its Allies

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
noting that its geographic position makes such an action impractical. Additionally, he mentioned revisions to Iran's defense doctrine in response to the 12-day conflict, focusing on offensive strategies and rapid operations.
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
not promise better conditions as Israeli violations persist. Alwaght- After weeks of waiting by millions of war-stricken Palestinians in Gaza to see Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt reopened, finally on Sunday the border gate was reopened for a few hours under strict security measures and complex sc ...
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Iraqi Resistance’s "Missile City" a Message of Resolve to the US
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Iraqi Resistance’s "Missile City" a Message of Resolve to the US

Tuesday 3 February 2026 ،
not a limited or local decision, but one framed within the broader Axis of Resistance, a regional bloc comprising anti-American actors, and in coordination with major regional developments. Saraya Awliya Al-Dam has previously taken clear positions against the US military presence in Iraq, directly ...
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Armed Boats Challenge to Capture Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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Armed Boats Challenge to Capture Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
not comply with VHF radio contact attempts and proceeded on its route. No further details have been released as the investigation continues.
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Iran’s Vice President Aref Has Proposed Raising the Trade Volume Between Iran and Oman to $5 Billion
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Iran’s Vice President Aref Has Proposed Raising the Trade Volume Between Iran and Oman to $5 Billion

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
noting that their friendly relations are built on mutual respect and constructive cooperation. Aref praised Oman's stance on regional issues and stressed the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation, particularly in science and advanced technologies. He expressed confidence that the develo ...
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
not a posture of surrender. He stated that Israel's goal, under the pretext of disarming Hezbollah, is to neutralize Lebanon's very existence. Qassem emphasized that the conflict is an Israeli aggression against the entire nation, making unified national resistance a duty for all Lebanese, a ...
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
not shield the American military bases and naval assets against Iranian strikes. Iran and its allies under Axis of Resistance already gold a broad list of potential targets that includes naval fleets, military bases, intelligence, political, and spying posts across the region and particularly on Is ...

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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.