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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’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions
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Iran’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions

Monday 1 December 2025
maritime borders, securing shipping lanes, and providing escort for commercial vessels. Simultaneously, Iran is deploying the Bandar-e Kurdistan, a new forward base designed to provide logistical support for combat units, host helicopters and drones, and enable sustained long-range missions. The de ...
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What Are Hezbollah’s Options in Response to Israeli Assassination of Senior Comdr.?
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What Are Hezbollah’s Options in Response to Israeli Assassination of Senior Comdr.?

Monday 1 December 2025 ،
maritime border demarcation negotiations two years ago that Hezbollah would place these vital centers within its crosshairs should Lebanon’s interests be threatened. Today, circumstances suggest the time to act upon that warning may have arrived. By executing such an option, Hezbollah would a ...
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
maritime tensions in the region, as Ukraine recently confirmed drone strikes on two tankers it described as part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” used to bypass oil sanctions. Both vessels were reportedly left inoperable, reflecting intensifying efforts to disrupt Russia’s oil tran ...
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers
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UAE in Africa: Rise of Arab Neo-imperialist Power Worrisome to Traditional Powers

Thursday 4 December 2025 ،
maritime corridors from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean. From a security aspect, the UAE has found out that protection of its investments is impossible without indirect military presence and defense capacity building in the host countries. That is why, since 2010,the Arab country made militar ...
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IRGC Commander Reports Use of Long-Range Weaponry in Naval Exercise
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IRGC Commander Reports Use of Long-Range Weaponry in Naval Exercise

Saturday 6 December 2025 ،
maritime threats, and protection of strategic waterways. According to Heidari, operational planning emphasized speed, accuracy, and compatibility between units, aiming to simulate conditions similar to potential regional conflicts in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman. The commander also highlighted ...
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?
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Will Hadhramaut Battle Change Yemen Map?

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
maritime access point, after the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea. The UAE for its part, has both political and military interests in the province. Control of this oil-rich province by the STC would bolster the council’s secessionist project and give it significant economic and political leverage ...
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline
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Trump’s Doctrine: An Analysis of US Hegemonic Decline

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
maritime security, financial stability, and support for international institutions. Instead, it measures its international presence by a short-term calculus of profit and loss. The Trump doctrine can be seen as a response to American hegemonic decline, one that, rather than denying it, codifies it i ...
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda

Thursday 11 December 2025 ،
maritime routes, and developed transit infrastructure, has become one of the most reliable and cost-effective corridors for transporting export goods from Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan, both in the energy sector and in other fields. In recent years, Iran has undertaken extensive projects to enhance i ...
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
maritime piracy into the global spotlight. Venezuelan officials have condemned the act as a clear violation of international law regarding freedom of navigation and maritime commerce, stressing that such behavior contravenes globally accepted norms. Venezuela’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs sta ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
maritime trade arteries makes these two countries essential links in realizing Beijing’s envisioned corridors. Greater coordination and unity between Tehran and Riyadh would accelerate the development of these corridors while reducing their costs. In the energy sector, China’s role is p ...

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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.