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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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From National Cohesion to Deterrence: Messages of Colossal Funeral of Iran’s Martyred Leader
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From National Cohesion to Deterrence: Messages of Colossal Funeral of Iran’s Martyred Leader

Wednesday 8 July 2026
potential. Alongside this display of solidarity, the demand for accountability, and for retaliation against those behind the attacks, was palpable in the chants and public mood. From a deterrence studies perspective, such demands can be read as part of societal expectations for safeguarding nationa ...
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What Regional Facilities Are on Iran’s Hit List if Infrastructure War Begins?
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What Regional Facilities Are on Iran’s Hit List if Infrastructure War Begins?

Sunday 19 July 2026 ،
potential painful consequences of Washington-Tehran confrontation. Now the Arab rulers in the region should understand that alignment with the US's warlike policies can cost their economy and security dearly, since any miscalculation risks bringing about a comprehensive and uncontrollable crisi ...
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As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf
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As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
potential targets, situation becomes far more dire than before. Even if Iran were to allow food-carrying ships through, a quick return to pre-war conditions would remain out of the question. The damage to logistics networks, insurance markets, and shipping routes has already set in motion a chain re ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
potential between the two neighbors, the current volume remains well below the proper level. That is why officials in Tehran and Baghdad have repeatedly set a target of boosting annual trade to $20 billion. With the longest shared land border with Iran, Iraq is one of the Islamic Republic’s m ...
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Iranian Army Warns of Stronger Response to Any Future Aggression
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Iranian Army Warns of Stronger Response to Any Future Aggression

Monday 27 July 2026 ،
potential aggression with an even stronger and more crushing blow ALWAGHT- The Iranian Army has vowed to respond to any potential aggression with an even stronger and more crushing blow. The Iranian Army on Monday marked the anniversary of Operation Mersad, describing it as a symbol of Iran’s ...
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Mecca Agreement Could Suggest US-designed Regional Order a Failure Story
Analysis

Mecca Agreement Could Suggest US-designed Regional Order a Failure Story

Wednesday 12 August 2026 ،
potential, one that, in the event of escalating regional conflict or expanded membership, could morph into one of the most significant strategic obstacles Tel Aviv faces in West Asia.  In essence, the pact's real significance lies not in naming a specific adversary, but in forging an indep ...
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Transit and Energy Cooperation with Neighbors: Iran’s Alternative Way to Circumvent Blockade
Analysis

Transit and Energy Cooperation with Neighbors: Iran’s Alternative Way to Circumvent Blockade

Monday 17 August 2026 ،
potential. The new agreements, then, could serve as a springboard for expanding commerce and economic collaboration, and help drive those trade numbers higher in the years ahead. Central Asia, Iran's alternative route against American sea blockade Expanding ties with countries like Tajikistan ...
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Iran’s Weapons Arsenal Redefining Deterrence Power
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Iran’s Weapons Arsenal Redefining Deterrence Power

Sunday 23 August 2026 ،
potential leap in the precision, guidance, and operational capabilities of Iranian missiles compared to earlier iterations, suggesting that in any future conflict, Iran's armed forces, relying on this new generation of weaponry, would be able to strike American assets and interests across the re ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
potential talks about security arrangements of the south. US obsession: Preventing tactical gain from spiraling into regional war For Washington, too, an escalation in southern Lebanon carries significant political and security costs. On one hand, the US wants to see Hezbollah's capabilities c ...
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Iran Warns of Powerful Response to Any Enemy Aggression
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Iran Warns of Powerful Response to Any Enemy Aggression

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
potential threats and vowed that the country’s Armed Forces would respond decisively to any aggression while defending Iran’s independence, territorial integrity and security.

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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.