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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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Barrack’s Insult to Lebanese Journalists Echoes Washington’s Lebanon Policy
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Barrack’s Insult to Lebanese Journalists Echoes Washington’s Lebanon Policy

Friday 29 August 2025
sanctions to steer the Lebanese government toward positions that are often at odds with the country's national interest and the will of its people. From the perspective of many Lebanese analysts, Barrack’s condescending treatment of journalists reflects the same paternalistic and hegemoni ...
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Iran Supports Russia-China Nuclear Plan, Rules Out Pressured Talks
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Iran Supports Russia-China Nuclear Plan, Rules Out Pressured Talks

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
sanctions, sabotage attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, and violations of international law that undermined diplomacy. Despite these pressures, the envoy said Iran remains committed to dialogue but will not negotiate under threats or coercion. He warned that the E3’s actions risk esca ...
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Hamas Backs Turkey’s Airspace, Trade Restrictions on Israel
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Hamas Backs Turkey’s Airspace, Trade Restrictions on Israel

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
sanctions and suspension of Israel’s membership. Meanwhile, Gaza is experiencing worsening famine under the Israeli blockade. Over half a million Palestinians are already facing starvation, with projections that the number could surpass 640,000 by next month. At least 132,000 children under f ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
sanctions. Furthermore, the deepening economic ties between (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council states and Eastern economic powers has significantly elevated the strategic importance of the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean. This shift underscores that Iran's deterrent capabilities extend far bey ...
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
sanctions. Exports of goods to Israel, ranging from raw materials and construction supplies to chemical products, have carried on without pause. Furthermore, oil from Azerbaijan, which is shipped out via Turkey, continues to make up a key energy lifeline for Israel. Back in 2024, the debate flared ...
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
sanctions on Iran as it provides alternative trade partnerships. Alwaght- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Sunday arrived in China for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The visit is providing Tehran with the opportunity to implement the 25-year cooperation pact with Beijing and g ...
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Iran’s Lawmakers Vow ‘Strong’ Response to Sanctions Snapback
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Iran’s Lawmakers Vow ‘Strong’ Response to Sanctions Snapback

Tuesday 2 September 2025 ،
sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Iran’s Parliament held a closed session to discuss the European troika’s (Germany, France, and Britain) decision to trigger the JCPOA snapback mechanism, which would reinstate pre-2015 sanctions against Tehran. Lawmakers reviewed the potential eco ...
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Activation of Snapback Mechanism Will Not Impact Iran’s Oil Exports
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Activation of Snapback Mechanism Will Not Impact Iran’s Oil Exports

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
sanctions could pose partial obstacles, Iran is fully prepared to maintain exports and overcome any restrictions. Paknejad emphasized that the country is not powerless in confronting such challenges. Highlighting the oil industry’s extensive experience in bypassing restrictions, he added that ...
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US Aggression Toward Venezuela Breaches UN Charter
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US Aggression Toward Venezuela Breaches UN Charter

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
sanctions, coercive measures, and attempts to overthrow its government, posed a serious threat to international peace and security. Bahreini highlighted the deployment of a US naval fleet and nuclear submarine in the Caribbean as an open challenge to Venezuela’s political independence and ter ...
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power

Thursday 4 September 2025 ،
sanctions and Western coercive tools, but also speed up the slow decline of American financial hegemony. For decades, one of the West’s most powerful levers in steering the global order has been its grip on the dollar and the international banking system. But as new financial mechanisms take ...

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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.