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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 Ground Forces Initiate Extensive Military Exercises in Western Iran
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IRGC Ground Forces Initiate Extensive Military Exercises in Western Iran

Saturday 4 January 2025
sanctions and calls for curbing its missile program, Iran has maintained that its military advancements are non-negotiable. This stance reflects a broader policy of self-reliance in defense, especially given the volatile geopolitical environment in the region. Furthermore, these exercises send a me ...
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Russia Highlights US Hypocrisy in California Wildfire Situation
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Russia Highlights US Hypocrisy in California Wildfire Situation

Monday 13 January 2025 ،
sanctions on California authorities, private companies, and ordinary Americans for using prison labor to fight fires? Zakharova expressed frustration, saying, We are so sick of this hypocrisy! Wildfires began spreading across Los Angeles County on January 7, fueled by dry and windy conditions. Near ...
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
The US pursues economic and geopolitical agenda in the region that motivates its Syria presence. Alwaght- With the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, the prediction of the country sinking again in security, political, and social instability and crisis is coming true. As with the start ...
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Iran Confident in Peaceful Nuclear Program, Committed to Negotiations: FM
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Iran Confident in Peaceful Nuclear Program, Committed to Negotiations: FM

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
sanctions imposed by the US and its allies through domestic capabilities. He stressed that Iran seeks dignified and honorable negotiations but will not depend entirely on this approach to address sanctions and other challenges. Araghchi also reiterated Iran's stance on not negotiating with the ...
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The Secret of Iranian Underground Military Bases
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The Secret of Iranian Underground Military Bases

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
sanctions have not blocked Iran's way to military advances. In 2022, General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), announced that Iran had more than 3,000 ballistic missiles. This is in addition to thousands of advanced missiles from other types developed by ...
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Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Pact
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Iran and Russia Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Pact

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
sanctions. Addressing Syria, the leaders stressed respecting its territorial integrity and fostering a peaceful resolution to its issues. Both leaders expressed hope for stabilizing Gaza and enhancing peace and security across the region, signaling a strong and unified partnership moving forward.
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
sanctions and increasing trade with implementation of the agreement  Although one cannot expect much about benefits of this agreement in the short and medium term, in the long term, with the increase in cooperation between the two countries, substantial benefits are an expectation.   ...
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Trump Lifts Sanctions on Settlers as Israeli Attacks Rise in West Bank
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Trump Lifts Sanctions on Settlers as Israeli Attacks Rise in West Bank

Tuesday 21 January 2025 ،
sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers ALWAGHT- US President Donald Trump has revoked an executive order that imposed sanctions on extremist Israeli settlers linked to violent attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank. On Monday, US President Donald Trump reversed an executive order issued by Presi ...
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Iran and Pakistan: A New Chapter of  Security and Military Partnership
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Iran and Pakistan: A New Chapter of Security and Military Partnership

Wednesday 22 January 2025 ،
sanctions on Iran will end in October and if the West does not play foul, Iran and Pakistan can increase military exchanges and meet some of their military needs through arms purchases. Iran had previously reached an agreement with Tajikistan on the sale and production of drones in this country, and ...
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Leader Highlights BRICS as a Valuable Opportunity for Iran
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Leader Highlights BRICS as a Valuable Opportunity for Iran

Wednesday 22 January 2025 ،
sanctions and stimulate economic growth. The Leader emphasized the potential of BRICS’ financial system and encouraged trade exchanges among member states using their local currencies to reduce dependence on the US dollar. Ayatollah Khamenei urged Iranian officials to promote diplomatic effor ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures