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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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Araghchi Travels to Geneva for Third Round of Iran–US Talks
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Araghchi Travels to Geneva for Third Round of Iran–US Talks

Wednesday 25 February 2026
round of indirect talks with the United States, confirmed by government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani. The talks are scheduled for Thursday, with Tehran emphasizing its commitment to diplomacy while remaining cautious about Washington’s intentions. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghaliba ...
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
rounding the candidates for prime minister and president. They also talked about an agreement signed between Syria's interim government and Kurdish-majority Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). They vowed support for this agreement and on the need for Damascus and the Kurdish militias to adhere by t ...
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?
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Ocalan’s New Message: New Opportunity or Final Test for Peace?

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
round Ocalan's potential release. This apparent lack of flexibility from Ankara is now casting a shadow over the peace process, leaving it fragile and fraught with challenges. The 51-member parliamentary commission, which includes representatives from 11 of the 12 parties in the parliament, has ...
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Israeli Army Grounded in Litani Quagmire as Hezbollah Utilizes New Combat Tactics
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Israeli Army Grounded in Litani Quagmire as Hezbollah Utilizes New Combat Tactics

Sunday 29 March 2026 ،
rounding regions, 1 Israeli settler was killed and 26 were injured. As the war unfolded, Hezbollah on Thursday destroyed 18 much-vaunted Merkava tanks in southern villages of Lebanon, reaching unprecedented total number of 75 destroyed tanks. Merkava is claimed to be sporting a system of rocket eva ...
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
rounding matters of contention, especially the Iranian nuclear program. As expected, the two countries participated at high levels given the significance of negotiations. A high-profile Iranian delegation, spearheaded by Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has arrived for crucia ...
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Iran Has Yet to Grant Approval for The Upcoming Round of US Negotiations
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Iran Has Yet to Grant Approval for The Upcoming Round of US Negotiations

Saturday 18 April 2026 ،
round of talks with the United States ALWAGHT- A local news source reports that Iran has yet to agree to participate in the upcoming round of talks with the United States. Details obtained from relevant authorities suggest that Iran has yet to approve the next round of talks with the United States, ...
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Gaps Deepen as Trump and MAGA Ties Are at Fresh Juncture
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Gaps Deepen as Trump and MAGA Ties Are at Fresh Juncture

Sunday 19 April 2026 ،
round around Donald Trump. However, as time passed by and especially since Trump's comeback to power, this coalition sank into substantial tensions, making many believe that, with its modifications, it has transformed into a Trumpists-only movement. War against Iran has pushed this division to ...
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Scott Ritter: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Under Iran’s Control; US Trust Not Established
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Scott Ritter: The Strait of Hormuz Remains Under Iran’s Control; US Trust Not Established

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
round of Islamabad talks was due to Trump's refusal to accept a deal that would not make him appear weak. Ritter also dismisses claims that the US has significantly weakened Iran, arguing instead that Iran retains its strategic capacity and leadership strength, with active underground missile si ...
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National Interest Demands Diplomacy After Military Triumphs, Says Pezeshkian
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National Interest Demands Diplomacy After Military Triumphs, Says Pezeshkian

Monday 11 May 2026 ،
round-the-clock, sincere, and selfless efforts despite limitations and lack of facilities, stating that the government considers itself obliged to provide all necessary support for strengthening the force. He emphasized the need for modernization, reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, and upgrad ...
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

Sunday 24 May 2026 ،
round, but due to their geopolitical, economic, and transit relations with Iran naturally are exposed to the outcomes of the tension. Unlike its turbulent ties with Arab neighbors across the Persian Gulf, the Islamic Republic of Iran forged relatively stable, friendly, and at times even influential ...

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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.