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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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What’s behind Moves to Destabilize Yemen’s Al Mahra?
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What’s behind Moves to Destabilize Yemen’s Al Mahra?

Thursday 17 July 2025
independence of position has kept Al Mahra away from massive conflicts and security crises that encompassed other provinces. The tribes’ reluctance to allow foreign interference and their emphasis on maintaining local sovereignty have played a significant role in maintaining the province&rsqu ...
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Resistance or Destruction: Syria Developments Have Serious Lessons to Iraq and Lebanon
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Resistance or Destruction: Syria Developments Have Serious Lessons to Iraq and Lebanon

Tuesday 22 July 2025 ،
independence process. The reality is that disarmament of the resistance forces in Iraq and Lebanon not only does not produce stability, but on the contrary risks further instability and partition of the two countries. In a country facing ethnic-sectarian variety, fragile political structure, and fo ...
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
independence and reducing Europe’s military and economic dependence on the US, French foreign policy under the Macron government also emphasizes restoring the country’s position and strengthening Paris’s political, military and economic foothold in the Arab world, West Asia and the ...
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Despite JCPOA Failures, Berlin Sides with US in Renewed Pressure on Iran
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Despite JCPOA Failures, Berlin Sides with US in Renewed Pressure on Iran

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
independence and leverage. Meanwhile, Wadephul emphasized growing transatlantic alignment with the US on Iran and Israel, as well as NATO unity on defense and pressure on Russia. The future of Iran-Europe diplomacy now hinges on whether Tehran accepts expanded terms or the West follows through with ...
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
independence and dignity serving to create a true balance for the combustible peace on the borders with Israel. In general, the US and allies’ push to remove Hezbollah from the political and security scene of Lebanon is on a collision course with real power structure in the country and is an ...
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
The US changes the game with its direct access to the Caucasus and impacts other actors like Iran and Russia. Alwaght- Armenia and Azerbaijan signed an agreement on Friday at the White House with the US mediation. The White House said that this agreement is signed to end the decades-long dispute bet ...
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Tehran: Lebanon Needs Military Power for Self-Defense
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Tehran: Lebanon Needs Military Power for Self-Defense

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
independence, territorial integrity, and right to defend itself against Israel, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stressing that such self-defense is impossible without adequate military capabilities. He said Iran’s experience in the region shows that the Israeli regime can only ...
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
independence, particularly in the face of Israeli aggression. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ismail Baghaei reiterated Tehran’s unwavering support for Lebanon’s right to self-defense and noted that experience has shown the need for full preparedness against the Zionist entity. Bag ...
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President Pezeshkian Condemns Failure to Act on Israeli Crimes
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President Pezeshkian Condemns Failure to Act on Israeli Crimes

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
independence and freedom. The president condemned the Israeli regime’s aggressive actions, especially in Gaza, criticizing their blockade and widespread violence. He highlighted that Israel’s actions are fully supported by the United States and European countries, calling the situation ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Thursday 14 August 2025 ،
independence, especially in the field of air defense equipment and control over the skies, facilitate Israel threats to Iran's territorial security. The Israeli air force carried out a large part of its attacks on Iranian territory through the air corridor that the US had opened from Jordan, Syr ...

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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.