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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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German Chancellor Criticized for Anti-Iran Positions
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German Chancellor Criticized for Anti-Iran Positions

Monday 30 June 2025
justifications similar to those made for Hitler’s crimes. Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, condemned Germany and France for their unacceptable stances supporting Israel’s recent aggression against Iran. He criticized German officials, particularly Chancell ...
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Iran’s President Orders a Halt to Cooperation with The IAEA Over Political Issues
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Iran’s President Orders a Halt to Cooperation with The IAEA Over Political Issues

Wednesday 2 July 2025 ،
justification for Israeli military aggression. On June 13, Israel launched attacks targeting Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, actions condemned by Iran as unprovoked. Furthermore, on June 22, the US bombed several Iranian nuclear sites, including Natanz, Fordow, and Is ...
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Iran Denounces Snapback Push as Hostile, Vows Firm Retaliation
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Iran Denounces Snapback Push as Hostile, Vows Firm Retaliation

Monday 14 July 2025 ،
justification for invoking the snapback mechanism, calling it legally, politically, and ethically baseless. Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, he said the mechanism is being misused as a political tool, despite being rooted in UN Security Council Resolution 2231. He stressed that Iran remains ...
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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza City Claims Life of Palestinian Lawmaker
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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza City Claims Life of Palestinian Lawmaker

Tuesday 15 July 2025 ،
justification for American interventionism and denounced its complicity in Israeli aggression, which he described as brutal and unlawful. His killing comes amid intensified Israeli bombardments across Gaza, which have increasingly targeted political and civil figures from various Palestinian factio ...
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
justifications and explanations to reject these labels, it is unlikely that it will be able to convince the extremist faction of its allies. Especially with the heavy bombing of sensitive areas in Syria by the Israeli regime, it leaves no room for justifying the new Syrian rulers to public opinion. ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
justifications and is often motivated by the desire to wrest concessions in exchange for the passage of laws that affect their interests.” He noted that “given the almost complete consensus in Shiite society on its importance, Shiite blocs are able to pass this law independently.” ...
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How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?
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How’s Structural Racism Shaping Different Western Approaches to Gaza and Ukraine?

Thursday 21 August 2025 ،
justification from the West. Western leaders are willing to shed tears for the life of a Ukrainian child, but in the face of images of Palestinian children under the rubble, they either remain silent or appear to defend Tel Aviv. While the children of Ukraine have been transformed into the symbol ...
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
justification for continuing the war. The successful ambush had the following details: Location of the attack: The Zeitoun neighborhood in eastern Gaza. The force involved: Al-Qassam Brigades, using a calculated and organized tactic. Israeli casualties: At least two Israeli soldiers killed, 11 w ...
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
justification of de-Ba'athification illogical, especially given that some of the excluded figures played key roles in Iraq's fight against ISIS. He asserted, many of those excluded have been targeted for political reasons. This is a purge conducted by the electoral commission. Reports indic ...
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US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges
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US-backed Hezbollah Disarming Plan: Outlook and Challenges

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
justification it consistently presents as both practical and reasonable. Meanwhile, some of Hezbollah's domestic political opponents are attempting to leverage the issue of disarmament to instigate internal strife, even risking civil war. Hezbollah has declared that this internal turmoil is mer ...

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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.