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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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Hamas Open to Ceasefire, Defends Oct. 7 Attacks: “History Didn’t Start Oct. 7”
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Hamas Open to Ceasefire, Defends Oct. 7 Attacks: “History Didn’t Start Oct. 7”

Monday 8 December 2025
prevent further escalation. While asserting Hamas's right to resist, he expressed flexibility regarding the group's weapons, suggesting they could be frozen or stored under Palestinian guarantees during a truce. He framed Hamas's October 7th attack, which he referred to as the Al-Aqsa St ...
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Main Sticking Point Is US Denial of Iran’s Enrichment Rights
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Main Sticking Point Is US Denial of Iran’s Enrichment Rights

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
prevent future attacks during oversight. Araghchi asserted that trust must be rebuilt by the US through concrete actions, linking the lifting of sanctions to verifiable mutual commitments on Iran's peaceful nuclear program. Turning to Japan, Araghchi highlighted the historically friendly bilate ...
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
prevent a strategic drift. Thirdly, from NATO’s perspective, Turkey plays a pivotal role in controlling Russia’s access to the Mediterranean, managing Black Sea security, and overseeing other sensitive peripheral areas. Therefore, providing F-35s to Ankara could further integrate the co ...
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Iran: World Must Act Decisively to Stop Israeli Genocide and Honor Victims
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Iran: World Must Act Decisively to Stop Israeli Genocide and Honor Victims

Wednesday 10 December 2025 ،
preventing genocide and stressed that the world must act “decisively, collectively, and immediately” to stop atrocities and uphold the dignity of victims. The ambassador highlighted Iran’s role as a co-sponsor of the resolution establishing the commemorative day and honored all vi ...
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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 ،
preventing further disputes, and developing a common vision of the threats. The past years’ experience has shown that competition and tension between Tehran and Riyadh have not only failed to resolve regional crises, but have in some cases exacerbated instability. Therefore, a shift toward di ...
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Human Rights Watch Says Israel Is Blocking Reconstruction in Southern Lebanon
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Human Rights Watch Says Israel Is Blocking Reconstruction in Southern Lebanon

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
prevented tens of thousands of displaced residents from returning home after widespread destruction along the southern border. HRW documented extensive damage from strikes on heavy machinery showrooms, maintenance facilities, and a major cement and asphalt factory. The organization said more than 1 ...
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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 ،
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, repeatedly stressing the critical importance of Afghan stability in regional meeti ...
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
prevented a recent precise Israeli strike on Qatari soil, which exploited stealth, standoff weapons, and intelligence gaps. Technical and operational limitations, including basing distances and reliance on US support for aerial refueling, AWACS coverage, and electronic warfare, mean that Persian Gul ...
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Armenia Growing Hasty about TRIPP Corridor
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Armenia Growing Hasty about TRIPP Corridor

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
preventing them from capitalizing on lucrative transit pathways. From this perspective, the Zangezur Corridor would effectively run parallel to the Middle Corridor, while assertions about its integration with existing routes appear largely cosmetic, aimed at easing regional opposition and accelerati ...
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
prevent casualties. Tensions remain high as Israel continues near-daily strikes despite a ceasefire reached in November 2024, while maintaining control over several strategic areas in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials warn that Israel may be preparing for a broader offensive, a claim reinforced ...

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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.