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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?
Analysis

Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?

Wednesday 21 May 2025
round of massive ground offensive on the largely ruined Gaza. These contradictions have raised questions about behind the scenes of Trump's talks with the Saudi rulers about Gaza and the regional developments and the possible shift of the American approach and its impacts on the Gaza war fate.&n ...
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From Syria Oil to Iraq Gas: How’s US Seeking to Plunder Regional Energy Resources?
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From Syria Oil to Iraq Gas: How’s US Seeking to Plunder Regional Energy Resources?

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
round of indirect nuclear talks for a deal, the Americans upped their rhetoric against the Islamic Republic. Secretary of State Mark Rubio on Wednesday at a hearing of House Committee on Foreign Relations said that Iran's influence in Iraq has brazenly increased, reaching the government institut ...
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Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert
Interview

Local Elect. Display of Hezbollah Power, Public Base: Expert

Monday 26 May 2025 ،
round of Lebanon municipal and mayoral elections were held at a time the country's political atmosphere is heavily influenced by regional developments and aftermath of the Israeli war. The elections were described as a determining test of the Lebanese political future, and a theater where home a ...
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Why’s Pres. Pezeshkian’s Oman Visit Important?
Analysis

Why’s Pres. Pezeshkian’s Oman Visit Important?

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
roundings and adopt a policy of continuing close ties to Tehran. This approach was not simply a diplomatic choice on the part of Muscat, but a reflection of a strategic vision that believes in the importance of dialogue and relations with neighbors and sees balance and moderation as elements of stre ...
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
round of the disputes between Erbil and Baghdad over oil revenues comes as Erbil is facing the big crisis of foreign debts caused by the pre-selling oil to foreign buyers. In fact, even if the regional government were able to find a mechanism to resolve the budget issue with the central government, ...
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Iranian Spokesman Denounces New US Sanctions
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Iranian Spokesman Denounces New US Sanctions

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
round of US sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department. The new designations target more than 30 individuals and entities, both Iranian and foreign, allegedly involved in financial transactions and banking activities connected to Iran. Baghaei denounced the measures as part of Washington's on ...
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Iran to Provide Response to US Proposal in Coming Days
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Iran to Provide Response to US Proposal in Coming Days

Monday 9 June 2025 ،
rounds of talks mediated by Oman, aiming to reach an agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and the easing of sanctions. The upcoming response marks a critical step in the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two countries.
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Iran Tested a Ballistic Missile with A Two-tonne Warhead, the defense minister Announced
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Iran Tested a Ballistic Missile with A Two-tonne Warhead, the defense minister Announced

Wednesday 11 June 2025 ،
rounds of talks held since April and another scheduled for June 15, Nasirzadeh reiterated that Iran’s defensive strength is non-negotiable. He declared that if conflict is forced upon Iran, the country will respond decisively, inflicting heavy casualties and compelling the US to withdraw from ...
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Iran Launches Fresh Retaliatory Missile and Drone Strikes on Israel
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Iran Launches Fresh Retaliatory Missile and Drone Strikes on Israel

Sunday 15 June 2025 ،
round of the large-scale military operation began around 11:45 a.m. local time on Saturday, with videos circulating on social media showing missiles striking their intended targets, according to Iran's Press TV.  The unprecedented retaliatory operation is being carried out under the code n ...
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A Look at 22 Waves of Iran’s Operation True Promise III
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A Look at 22 Waves of Iran’s Operation True Promise III

Thursday 26 June 2025 ،
round of their operations on the occupied territories hours after these crimes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in a statement on the evening of June 13 that in the first round of the operation, it attacked “dozens of targets, military centers and air bases” in th ...

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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.