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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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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf
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Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf

Thursday 11 June 2026
instability. Just two days after Iran’s armed forces launched missile strikes on occupied territories, and despite the US partially grasping Iran’s seriousness in defending its interests and allies, the American military moved once again to test Iran’s resolve. In a situation wher ...
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New Syria: Israel’s New Proxy in Lebanon or Tool for Engineering Regional Order?
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New Syria: Israel’s New Proxy in Lebanon or Tool for Engineering Regional Order?

Thursday 18 June 2026 ،
instability across the region. At the same time, Hezbollah has maintained a constant security umbrella of attrition warfare against occupied territories, further destabilizing the regime’s already fragile foundations in the post-October 7 era. Washington therefore does not see Netanyahu&rsquo ...
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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy
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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy

Thursday 25 June 2026 ،
instability in West Asia. New security doctrine of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel's military brass argue that October 7 attack, combined with Hezbollah's rocket and drone barrages from Lebanon, proved that current borders can not secure Israel. From this view, creating strategic dept ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
instability in Afghanistan. Securing its western frontier with Iran is therefore a strategic imperative, freeing up bandwidth to focus on the bigger threats from India and the Taliban. Add to that the fact that Islamabad, as the Muslim world's sole nuclear power, remains a secondary threat for I ...
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New Security Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz: Why’s Oman Cautious?
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New Security Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz: Why’s Oman Cautious?

Tuesday 30 June 2026 ،
instability there. That is precisely why Tehran does not consider itself bound by UNCLOS commitments when enforcing security policies in the strait, while Oman, as a state party to the treaty, faces far more legal constraints. 2. Maintaining its mediator role Another reason is Oman's traditio ...
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Iran Says Regional Support for US Will Have Consequences
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Iran Says Regional Support for US Will Have Consequences

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
instability. Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, accused the United States of endangering the Strait of Hormuz, regional security and international trade through repeated interference. He said Iran would not tolerate any US involv ...
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
instability inside Iran, disruption of transportation, or increased risk of investment directly hits the efficiency of the corridors China and Russia recognize as the backbone of the emerging economic order. The US,on the opposite side, has been busy drafting its own alternative plan. The India-Mid ...
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China Reaffirms Support for Peace and Stability in West Asia
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China Reaffirms Support for Peace and Stability in West Asia

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
instability in the Strait of Hormuz resulted from what he described as US violations of a ceasefire agreement and reaffirmed Iran's commitment to defending its sovereignty. Wang said lasting peace in West Asia requires greater regional trust and cooperation, adding that China is ready to provide ...
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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Defending National Security and Interests
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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Defending National Security and Interests

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
instability in the Strait of Hormuz stemmed from US actions while reaffirming Tehran's commitment to defending its national security. Lavrov reiterated Russia's condemnation of the military actions and expressed support for a regional security framework, offering Moscow's assistance.
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On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?
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On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
instability in West Asia region. Strategic message of deal to the Israelis Whatever the deal’s ultimate fate, many experts see Saudi Arabia’s move toward a nuclear fuel cycle, even under a civilian guise, as a signal that could redraw the West Asia’s balance of power. Imran Bayo ...

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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.