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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 Hosts SCO Anti-Terror Exercise Sahand-2025
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IRGC Hosts SCO Anti-Terror Exercise Sahand-2025

Monday 1 December 2025
The IRGC Ground Forces are conducting a major anti-terrorism drill, Sahand-2025, in East Azerbaijan Province, northwest Iran ALWAGHT- The IRGC Ground Forces are conducting a major anti-terrorism drill, Sahand-2025, in East Azerbaijan Province, northwest Iran, with participation from Shanghai Coopera ...
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Ankara and Tehran: From Economic Partnership to Anti-Israeli Alliance
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Ankara and Tehran: From Economic Partnership to Anti-Israeli Alliance

Monday 1 December 2025 ،
relations. As the international system gradually moves toward multipolarity and regional actors take on greater roles in crisis management, both Iran and Turkey are maneuvering to cement their positions within the emerging security architecture, with a keen eye on their mutual rival. Adding a signi ...
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Araghchi: Iran Stands by Diplomacy as US Pushes “Rule of the Jungle”
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Araghchi: Iran Stands by Diplomacy as US Pushes “Rule of the Jungle”

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
relations toward a “law of the jungle” model based on force. In an interview after a mediation-focused meeting in Muscat, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran remains committed to diplomacy and is open to a fair agreement if the United States shows genuine willingness to negotiate. ...
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025 ،
relations of Ankara and this terrorist group. But it seems that the heavy shadow of the past and the flawed logic of confrontation disallow smooth advance to peace. In the latest and perhaps the most serious warning, senior PKK commanders in unprecedented resolution have tied any interaction for ne ...
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Death of Abu Shabab a Blow to Tel Aviv’s Gaza Plans
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Death of Abu Shabab a Blow to Tel Aviv’s Gaza Plans

Saturday 6 December 2025 ،
Militia leader had drawn the fury of Palestinians with his criminal actions and service to Israel. Alwaght- The death of Yassir Abu Shabab, the leader of an anti-Hamas terror group in Gaza was confirmed on Thursday. The death of Abu Shabab, whose militia is backed by Israel militarily and logistical ...
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Is Lebanese Forces Party Pushing for a Coup Through FM Raji?
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Is Lebanese Forces Party Pushing for a Coup Through FM Raji?

Saturday 6 December 2025 ،
relations with Israel, France, and the US. One of the most serious consequences of this outlook has been its influence on the military calculations of the Israeli regime. At times, it has led Israel to believe that the Lebanese government would not respond to limited attacks, and that only Hezbolla ...
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Iran Expresses Readiness to Engage in Dialogue with Lebanon
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Iran Expresses Readiness to Engage in Dialogue with Lebanon

Sunday 7 December 2025 ،
relations, and bilateral diplomacy. He began by marking Student Day and criticizing unilateral sanctions, before strongly condemning the ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank, urging international action to stop it. Baghaei offered pointed critiques of several Western nations. He argued that a ...
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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 ،
relations, noting that Japan is both a US ally and a friend to Iran. He expressed Iran's openness to technical and safety cooperation with Japan, specifically citing Japan's unique expertise in nuclear safety gained from the tragedies of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Fukushima. He positioned this ...
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Araghchi: Dialogue Essential to Resolving Tehran-Baku Tensions
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Araghchi: Dialogue Essential to Resolving Tehran-Baku Tensions

Monday 8 December 2025 ،
relations toward a stable future. During a joint press conference in Baku, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi characterized his visit as well-timed, allowing for a comprehensive review of bilateral ties through constructive talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Foreign Minister Jey ...
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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 ،
relations with Washington. The rift stems from 2017, when Turkey, frustrated by years of delays in acquiring the US-made Patriot air defense system—turned to Moscow and signed a deal to purchase the advanced Russian S-400 missile defense system. Despite repeated pressure and offers from Washi ...

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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.