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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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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume
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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume

Monday 31 August 2026
influence, bankrolled by extensive investments in mosques and schools, has significantly bolstered its soft power inside Pakistan. Sectarian violence and attacks by Salafi-jihadi groups have poisoned the religious atmosphere, while Iran's own cultural initiatives have suffered from frequent lead ...
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Araghchi Says Netanyahu Misled US Over War Against Iran
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Araghchi Says Netanyahu Misled US Over War Against Iran

Monday 31 August 2026 ،
influence on Trump and his push for a deeper US war with Iran. A July 2026 Politico report said Netanyahu had reportedly persuaded Trump to launch the war during an earlier meeting. Former White House strategist Steve Bannon and other figures opposed Netanyahu’s influence, warning that furthe ...
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

Friday 4 September 2026 ،
influence in various regions. Eastern Mediterranean, meanwhile, that has for years been a setting for Tel Aviv-Ankara dispute once again rose as an area of confrontation. In this connection, the Achilles Shield air defense pact that was signed on Saturday between Israeli regime and Greece for $3 bi ...
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Drop Site Reports US Construction of New Military Base in Bosaso, Somalia
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Drop Site Reports US Construction of New Military Base in Bosaso, Somalia

Saturday 5 September 2026 ،
influence over Puntland's security apparatus. The arrangement has also raised concerns about transparency and Somali sovereignty. Reports indicate the deal was negotiated largely behind closed doors with Puntland authorities, while it remains unclear how closely Somalia's federal government ...
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift

Sunday 6 September 2026 ،
influence and a de facto on-the-ground presence. Atheer al-Shara weighed in on that dynamic, saying: The US pullout may turn out to be largely symbolic, much like previous American announcements about the nature of their presence in Iraq. The next phase will reveal whether the declared end of the m ...
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Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert
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Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert

Monday 7 September 2026 ،
influences the overall trajectory of events. This interconnectedness and coordination among the various fronts can play a significant role in shaping the future equations of the region, especially in a situation where the war has moved beyond a limited confrontation between two sides and has transf ...
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Basij Chief: Iranian Resistance Has Brought US, Israel ‘to Their Knees’
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Basij Chief: Iranian Resistance Has Brought US, Israel ‘to Their Knees’

Tuesday 8 September 2026 ،
influence. Discussing the recent regional war, Taeb claimed the US provided extensive financial, logistical and military support to Israel but was ultimately forced into a ceasefire. He said the conflict had damaged the image of the US military and argued that Iran’s resistance had challenged ...
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Ansarullah: Saudi Escalation Could Have Been Avoided Through Peaceful Engagement
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Ansarullah: Saudi Escalation Could Have Been Avoided Through Peaceful Engagement

Thursday 10 September 2026 ،
influence, claiming that even some of its closest allies are no longer convinced by its narratives. He argued that those who continue to support Riyadh are primarily motivated by financial interests. The remarks came amid a sharp escalation in fighting, with dozens of Saudi airstrikes reported acro ...
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Iran Warns IAEA Against Expecting Routine Nuclear Inspections Amid Security Threats
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Iran Warns IAEA Against Expecting Routine Nuclear Inspections Amid Security Threats

Thursday 10 September 2026 ،
influenced by the US and European states. Iran blamed the collapse of the previous Cairo agreement on the confrontational approach of Britain, France, and Germany, while accusing the IAEA of applying double standards. It said neither the agency’s director general nor the Board had condemned a ...

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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.