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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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IRGC: Iran Vows to Maintain Control of Strait of Hormuz
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IRGC: Iran Vows to Maintain Control of Strait of Hormuz

Monday 13 July 2026
and control over the Strait of Hormuz ALWAGHT- An IRGC spokesperson said Iran remains committed to preserving its sovereignty and control over the Strait of Hormuz. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesperson for the IRGC, accused the United States of endangering global oil and gas security thr ...
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
and Tehran over Strait of Hormuz will set the path of other cases of dispute between the two. Alwaght- The US-Iran disputes were to be settled within a 60-day period following the agreement, and the initial deal that was signed on June 17 was planned to turn into a final one. But the field reality h ...
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Iran Condemns UK’s Terrorist Designation of IRGC
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Iran Condemns UK’s Terrorist Designation of IRGC

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
and a violation of international law, including the principles of state sovereignty and non-interference. The ministry said the IRGC is an integral part of Iran's official Armed Forces, responsible for defending the country's sovereignty and security. It also highlighted the force's rol ...
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US Ground Offensive likely, Trump’s Ultimate Strategy Is Containing China: Expert
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US Ground Offensive likely, Trump’s Ultimate Strategy Is Containing China: Expert

Thursday 16 July 2026 ،
and cut off energy flow to China. Alwaght- As the US resumes its aggression on Iran in the Persian Gulf, Alwaght talked to International affairs expert Hassan Hanizadeh, discussing with him the dimensions of the renewed confrontation. Hanizadeh believes that the US is seeking dominance over the Stra ...
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A Visit with Dangerous Agenda: What Does Lebanon’s Aoun Seek in the US?
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A Visit with Dangerous Agenda: What Does Lebanon’s Aoun Seek in the US?

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
and is planned to meet him at the White House today, only a few weeks after signing the US-brokerded deal with Israel. Office of the Lebanese president said that the trip's core aims are cementing the ceasefire deal, withdrawal of the Israeli forces from southern Lebanon, implementing the deal, ...
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Iran Warns It Will Retaliate Against Any Aggressive Acts
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Iran Warns It Will Retaliate Against Any Aggressive Acts

Friday 24 July 2026 ،
and reaffirmed that Tehran reserves the right to retaliate against any acts of aggression in line with international law. Addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers meeting, he stressed that lasting regional peace depends on respect for international law, dip ...
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YAF Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Aramco Sites in Jizan and Yanbu
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YAF Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Aramco Sites in Jizan and Yanbu

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
and Yanbu using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. YAF spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the strikes achieved their intended objectives. Saree said the attacks were launched in response to overnight Saudi airstrikes on Hodeidah, Kamaran Island, and other areas, which he desc ...
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China Reaffirms Support for Peace and Stability in West Asia
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China Reaffirms Support for Peace and Stability in West Asia

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed bilateral ties, regional developments, and cooperation through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS. Both reaffirmed their commitment to deepening the strategic partnership and expanding cooperation across areas of mutual interest. Ara ...
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Dim Outlook of Israeli Influence in Central Asia: What Does Russian Analyst Say?
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Dim Outlook of Israeli Influence in Central Asia: What Does Russian Analyst Say?

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
and senior expert at Russia’s Center for Strategic Assessment and Forecasting, is the kind of analyst who tracks Central Asian geopolitical shifts with a sharp, unblinking eye. To him and his colleagues at Russian research institutes, the region has morphed into a high-stakes arena for great-p ...
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Saudi-Operated Bayraktar Drone Shot Down by Yemeni Armed Forces
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Saudi-Operated Bayraktar Drone Shot Down by Yemeni Armed Forces

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
and was carrying out hostile operations. Military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said the forces would continue defending Yemen's airspace and sovereignty. The announcement comes days after the Yemeni Armed Forces declared an end to the 2022 truce following a Saudi airstrike near Sanaa Int ...

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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.