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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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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
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 into a strategy of geopolitical retrenchment and a focus on nearer spheres of influence. While si ...
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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 ،
measures have not only made the Iranian route fast and secure but have also created conditions for landlocked Central Asian countries to move their goods to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean in the shortest possible time and at the lowest cost. Gas swap The gas swap between Iran and Turkmenist ...
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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 ،
measures have created a tense and uncertain atmosphere in the Caribbean, a region historically vulnerable to conflict due to its geopolitical sensitivities and crucial trade routes. As reported by Devdiscourse, some analysts believe this move has stoked fear and instability in global energy markets ...
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?
Analysis

What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
measures, and our trade delegation met with Kazakh businesspeople and achieved favorable understandings. Agreements signed by officials from the two countries included a mutual legal assistance treaty in criminal matters; a cooperation program between the foreign ministries to strengthen diplomatic ...
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?
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Is Yemen on the Verge of Split?

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
measures in Hadhramaut and Al-Mahrah four. According to the Yemeni journalist, the STC’s actions are allowing pre-2014 alliance maps to continue shaping today’s alignments. As a result, Rashad al-Alimi, alongside Islah Party, Saudi Arabia, and several figures within the Aden-based puppe ...
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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 ،
measures to facilitate travel for citizens, increase regular flights, improve services for pilgrims, and resolve consular obstacles. Considering the expected presence of over 85,000 Hajj pilgrims and more than 210,000 Umrah visitors from Iran in 2025, enhancing consular cooperation is not only an op ...
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Senior Commander Praises Continuous Advancements in Iran’s Air Defense Capabilities
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Senior Commander Praises Continuous Advancements in Iran’s Air Defense Capabilities

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
measures taken by the air defense forces, achieved through dedication, expertise, and strong motivation, aimed at boosting the country’s defensive capacity. Mousavi noted that the combined efforts of the Army and IRGC air defense units, supported by modern systems and skilled personnel, stren ...
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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios
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Troubled Louvre Museum Faces Some Grave Scenarios

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
measures and lacks sufficient funds to cover the estimated $1 billion required for the Louvre’s renovation. Large barriers ahead of Louvre In addition to economic woes, Louvre is currently facing multiple other challenges. Possible shutdown: The museum is now facing open strike of its empl ...
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
measures. These actions reflect a pragmatic approach by Iran and other nations to prevent a deepening of insecurity and political-economic instability in Afghanistan. Iran and neighboring countries have consistently expressed concern about escalating insecurity spilling over into their territories, ...
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
measures would produce the same outcome. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran’s readiness to confront any potential military aggression from the United States or Israel. He noted that psychological warfare is currently being used to c ...

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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.