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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 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
regional country, were preparing to occupy one of Iran’s islands, and that if they made any such move, all of that country’s critical infrastructure would face relentless, unrestricted retaliation. Iran's IRGC has echoed these warnings in repeated statements, making clear that the A ...
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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 ،
regional logistical and transportation hub imports a major parts of consumer goods using ports. So, any disruption in the maritime transportation directly impacts the stores, shelves, and consumer prices. As the conflict extends to infrastructure, with ports and airports now potential targets, situ ...
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Tehran: Anti-Iran Equipment Will Not Be Allowed Through Hormuz
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Tehran: Anti-Iran Equipment Will Not Be Allowed Through Hormuz

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
regional partners would face significant challenges operating in the strategic waterway. He also criticized some southern Persian Gulf states for cooperating with the US while continuing to benefit from the strait for trade and oil exports. Akraminia said such cooperation was neither fair nor accep ...
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Iran Asks IAEA to Denounce US Bombing of Nuclear Sites
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Iran Asks IAEA to Denounce US Bombing of Nuclear Sites

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
regional countries aimed at reducing tensions with Washington but said diplomatic efforts would continue alongside military measures to defend the country's interests. He rejected claims that the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding had failed because of differing interpretations, insisting the ...
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Ditching Its S-400s, What Will Turkey Do with Defense Challenges against Rivals?
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Ditching Its S-400s, What Will Turkey Do with Defense Challenges against Rivals?

Wednesday 22 July 2026 ،
regional balance of power. Greece has spent recent years bolstering its air force, acquiring French Rafale jets, pushing to secure its own F‑35s and expanding defense ties with Washington, all of which has only sharpened Turkish anxieties about losing its aerial edge and regional deterrence. The Is ...
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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 ،
regional dynamics, which make it unavoidable to recalibrate ties with Iran. Alwaght- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi’s trip to Tehran today is far more than a routine diplomatic visit between neighbors. Scheduled in the first months of Baghdad’s new government, in line with Iraqi polit ...
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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 ،
regional peace depends on respect for international law, diplomacy and an end to double standards. Araghchi criticized the United States and Israel over attacks on Iran, including strikes on civilian infrastructure and nuclear facilities under IAEA supervision. He also warned that foreign involveme ...
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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 ،
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. Araghchi said instability in the Strait of Hormuz resulted from wh ...
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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Defending National Security and Interests
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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Defending National Security and Interests

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
regional security. Araghchi thanked Russia for condemning US and Israeli military actions against Iran, saying instability in the Strait of Hormuz stemmed from US actions while reaffirming Tehran's commitment to defending its national security. Lavrov reiterated Russia's condemnation of the ...
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On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?
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On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
regional rivals, a prospect that has already deepened unease in Tel Aviv. More troubling still for Israel is that a Saudi fuel cycle would become a permanent source of anxiety. And should anti-Western or anti-Israeli factions ever gain influence within Saudi governance, Tel Aviv could find itself sa ...

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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.