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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 Russian Role in Iran-US Nuclear Talks?
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What’s Russian Role in Iran-US Nuclear Talks?

Sunday 20 April 2025
leader may use his considerable influence over Trump to contribute to a Tehran-Washington deal. However, success of this role depends on a variety of factors including the US agreement, regional developments, and the Russian capability to convince Washington.  In summary, Araghchi's Moscow ...
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Riyadh Wants Stronger Ties with Tehran after Defense Minister Visit: Expert
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Riyadh Wants Stronger Ties with Tehran after Defense Minister Visit: Expert

Sunday 20 April 2025 ،
Saudi Arabia is concluding that Iran is a key actor in the region and improved ties with Tehran are beneficial to Riyadh. Alwaght- In recent days, visit to Tehran of Saudi Defense Minister Khaled bin Salman has grabbed broad media attention. The visit, seen as a significant development in the Irania ...
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Taliban No More on Russian Terror List: What’s Kremlin Seeking?
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Taliban No More on Russian Terror List: What’s Kremlin Seeking?

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
leader of the Taliban, had suggested to Russia in 2001 that Moscow and the Taliban form a joint force to fight the US occupation, although the Taliban was ousted from power soon after the American-led Western invasion and a new government was formed in Kabul. In 2003, while the Taliban were fighting ...
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Lebanon Defense Strategy Controversy: What Are Hezbollah’s Red Lines?
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Lebanon Defense Strategy Controversy: What Are Hezbollah’s Red Lines?

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
leaders have so far come against these targeted political and media attacks. Earlier, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said in an interview that the Lebanese government has decided that weapons will be only in the hands of the government, but there are discussions on how to implement this decision. H ...
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FM Araghchi Offers Condolences on The Passing of Pope Francis
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FM Araghchi Offers Condolences on The Passing of Pope Francis

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
leader of the Catholic Church, was elected in 2013 after the resignation of his predecessor, Benedict XVI. In recent years, his health had been a concern, with multiple hospital visits. After his passing, tributes have flooded in from global leaders and religious figures, celebrating his legacy of ...
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Challenges for Possible US Ground Offensive in Yemen
Analysis

Challenges for Possible US Ground Offensive in Yemen

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
leaders have repeatedly asserted that their Red Sea ban on Israel is in defense of Gaza, and if Israel halts its massacring machine, they will stop their operations. Therefore, if the Americans want peace and stability in the Red Sea and security of the occupied Palestinian territories, the shortest ...
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Enemies Will Face Rapid and Forceful Response, IRGC Warns
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Enemies Will Face Rapid and Forceful Response, IRGC Warns

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
Enemies will face a firm and immediate reaction from the IRGC if they endanger Iran’s security, a military representative warned ALWAGHT- Enemies will face a firm and immediate reaction from the IRGC if they endanger Iran’s security, a military representative warned. On Tuesday, IRGC spokespe ...
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Sudan Civil War after Two Years:New Military Equations and Scenarios
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Sudan Civil War after Two Years:New Military Equations and Scenarios

Tuesday 22 April 2025 ،
leaders has gradually emerged and the rise of rival factions inside the force has undermined their influence among the tribes, specifically Darfur.  Economic challenges: Militants also rely heavily on informal sources of funding, such as gold and fuel smuggling and taxes on illegal crossings. ...
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Trial or Infighting? How Are Netanyahu Cases Polarizing Israel?
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Trial or Infighting? How Are Netanyahu Cases Polarizing Israel?

Saturday 26 April 2025 ،
leader. Slogans such as Lying prosecutor! and Political justice! are seen at his supporters' demonstrations. Polarization of society: Netanyahu's supporters and opponents  Netanyahu's judicial cases are not only a legal challenge, but also a deep political and social polarizing fo ...
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
leader has a criminal past in Iraq and should not be received by their government. Alwaght- Official relations between Iraq and Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad government in December last year have seen many highs and lows. It seems that Syria file is a source of confusion in Iraq. Usually, ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution