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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 Do we Know about Chinese and Russian Air Bridge to Iran?
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What Do we Know about Chinese and Russian Air Bridge to Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026
maritime front, Iran's significance is even greater. The Strait of Hormuz and the routes leading to the Bab-el-Mandeb remain vital for China's energy security and foreign trade flow. A significant portion of China's energy imports passes through these waterways, and any military escalati ...
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Lebanon: The Achilles Heel of Iran-US Ceasefire
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Lebanon: The Achilles Heel of Iran-US Ceasefire

Saturday 11 April 2026 ،
maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which according to previous agreements was supposed to be reopened. As a result, this move by Iran instantly pushed global oil prices back on an upward trajectory. The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force Sayyed Majid Mousavi also threatened that Iran ...
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Labels US Attack on Iranian Vessel as ‘Maritime Piracy’, Condemns Aggression
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry Labels US Attack on Iranian Vessel as ‘Maritime Piracy’, Condemns Aggression

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
maritime piracy’ and international law violation ALWAGHT- Foreign Ministry condemns US assault on Iranian commercial ship and labels it as ‘maritime piracy’ and international law violation. The Foreign Ministry of Iran issued a strongly worded statement on Tuesday condemning a US attack ...
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6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz
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6 Strategic Iranian Islands Vital to Holding Control of Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
maritime navigation and may have cut importance of traditional routes, not only the Persian Gulf has not lost its credibility, but also due to its prime position and major resources, it has seen its importance increased. One of the most distinct faces of this growing importance of the Persian Gulf ...
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Ghalibaf: Trump’s Aim Is to Dominate Iran
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Ghalibaf: Trump’s Aim Is to Dominate Iran

Thursday 30 April 2026 ،
maritime blockade. In an audio message to the Iranian nation, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf praised the public for nearly two months of steadfastness in defending the country. He stated that since the beginning of the imposed war, the enemy has attempted numerous schemes—includi ...
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis

Thursday 7 May 2026 ،
maritime commerce, viewing any provocative actions in the area as a threat to global economic stability. In short, keeping the Strait open is a geopolitical priority for China, one that has turned Beijing into an active player in the region’s unfolding events. So, as Iran’s FM visits Ch ...
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?
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Under War’s Shadow: Will Tehran and Washington Reach a Deal or Face New Conflict?

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
maritime, economic, and geopolitical crises. While Western media still frame the nuclear dispute as the main obstacle, Iranian officials stress that the current priority is ending the war and reducing security tensions. According to reports, a possible US proposal includes reducing military tension ...
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Yielding to Ceasefire: Why’s Trump Agreed to Iran War End?
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Yielding to Ceasefire: Why’s Trump Agreed to Iran War End?

Tuesday 16 June 2026 ،
maritime shipping, and their own economies. As a result, ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz became one of their core demands. The final agreement focuses precisely on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and halting hostilities. Deepening gap between Washington and Tel Aviv Perhaps, the m ...
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Two Clashing Views: Ambiguities of Strait of Hormuz Legal Status Post-War
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Two Clashing Views: Ambiguities of Strait of Hormuz Legal Status Post-War

Sunday 21 June 2026 ،
maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz, in accordance with applicable international law and the sovereign rights of the littoral states, and will consult with other Persian Gulf coastal states. But while the initial text on reopening the Strait seems relatively straightforward, Tehran and Washin ...
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Rubio’s Difficult Mission to Save "Petrodollar Order" in Persian Gulf
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Rubio’s Difficult Mission to Save "Petrodollar Order" in Persian Gulf

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
maritime routes eroding by the day, these countries are once again scouting alternative paths for their energy exports and trade. That may well be the single biggest concern for Persian Gulf Arab states today. It is no surprise, then, that at the close of the latest (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Counci ...

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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.