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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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Security arrangements for the Zionist outpost at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan; Goals and Responses

Security arrangements for the Zionist outpost at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan; Goals and Responses

Thursday 22 February 2024
senior officials from the regime's security apparatus, convened to finalize security consultations ahead of the respected month of Ramadan. During this session, it was resolved that, alongside existing constraints, new criteria for worshippers' entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque would be delineated, ...
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
senior advisor, Owais Haji Yusuf Ahmed, to Riyadh to enhance relations. Given the imminent conclusion of the African Union’s Peace Operations mission in Somalia this year, Mogadishu is anticipated to solicit military assistance from Saudi Arabia, particularly to aid in the training of 22,000 ...
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Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?

Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?

Wednesday 6 March 2024 ،
senior officials issuing repeated threats against Hezbollah. However, a broader regional conflict is not in Washington's interests, especially with the United States on the verge of presidential elections. Given the current circumstances, Washington cannot afford to engage in a new regional war. ...
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Will Iraq Finally Manage to Expel the Uninvited US Military?

Will Iraq Finally Manage to Expel the Uninvited US Military?

Monday 18 March 2024 ،
senior commander of the Public Mobilization Forces (PMF), and Abu Taghwa, the deputy commander of powerful Al-Nujaba group and PMF operations, the confrontation between the resistance groups and the US has intensified.  This situation has caused the demand for the expulsion of American forces ...
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Netanyahu Crossing the Red Lines: Will Axis of Resistance Change Rules of Engagement?

Netanyahu Crossing the Red Lines: Will Axis of Resistance Change Rules of Engagement?

Wednesday 3 April 2024 ،
senior commanders of the IRGC stationed for advisory mission in Syria. Although Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari avoided answering Israel's role in the attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, the White House announced that Tel Aviv informed the US before the attack. Washington denied an ...
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Israeli Military Spokesman Confirms Dozens of Drones Launched from Iran

Israeli Military Spokesman Confirms Dozens of Drones Launched from Iran

Sunday 14 April 2024 ،
senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander, was a violation of international law and the Vienna Convention. According to Israeli media, the regime on Saturday restricted gatherings and canceled educational activities amid fears of Iran’s retaliation.   Airport authorities als ...
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Operation True Promise and the Hellish Israeli Night

Operation True Promise and the Hellish Israeli Night

Monday 15 April 2024 ،
senior officials of the Islamic Republic warned the occupation leaders to stop adventuring in order to avoid further tensions in the region. Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations said: Iran's military response was based on Article 51 of the United Nations Charter regarding l ...
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Amir-Abdollahian: We informed America that we are not aiming to escalate tensions in the region

Amir-Abdollahian: We informed America that we are not aiming to escalate tensions in the region

Friday 19 April 2024 ،
senior UN officials, to find solutions to this crisis, halt the war immediately, provide extensive humanitarian aid, and discuss other issues related to the Palestinian situation and regional security.' Amir-Abdollahian went on to discuss the exchange of messages with the United States, stating ...
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Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership

Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership

Sunday 28 April 2024 ،
senior officials of African countries, including finance ministers of over 30 African nations. In this meeting, President Raisi described the development process of cooperation between Iran and African countries as positive and highlighted the need to quickly remove problems and obstacles in this w ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
senior member of the Middle East Security Initiative Group of the Atlantic Council, described the potential agreement with Saudi Arabia as vague and general.  Unofficial reports and media sources and political analysts suggest that Riyadh is seeking to commit Washington to sign a defense agree ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies