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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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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
Analysis

Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025
search of economic and political backing. Iran’s expanded engagement with multilateral organizations such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS reflects this strategic shift toward the East, culminating in its full membership in both organizations by 2025. Tehran views Russi ...
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
Analysis

Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
southern coast to Sudan and Eritrea along the Red Sea. This belt is ripe with turbulence. Even now, Sudan remains hammered by civil war, a theater where global and regional powers have lined up behind two rival factions. The army, backed by China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, faces off against ...
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US or Venezuela? Who’s the True Oil Thief?
Analysis

US or Venezuela? Who’s the True Oil Thief?

Friday 26 December 2025 ،
seas in violation of international laws.  
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document
Report

A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
sea lanes open, and countering terrorism. Despite Washington’s attempt to signal a reduced focus on West Asia, these very objectives confirm that the region remains a key geopolitical and geostrategic arena for the Americans. The document dismisses nation-building projects in the region as fu ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
Report

IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
southern Iran to the negotiating tables of European capitals. Seen through this lens, the drill is not a sign of a tilt toward war. It is a demonstration of readiness to prevent war from a position of strength. The message to Washington is clear: if diplomacy is the chosen path, the security of the ...
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Latest Information on US Military Formation amid Threats of War with Iran
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Latest Information on US Military Formation amid Threats of War with Iran

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
southeast of this base, there is the Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia that has witnessed tangible movement of the American military assets. High-defenition images of China's MizarVision report deployment of heavy aircraft, including 13 KC-Stratotanker 135 tankers, one early earning aircraft ...
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Iran Throttles Energy Flow amid War: Why’s Trump Calling for Help?
Analysis

Iran Throttles Energy Flow amid War: Why’s Trump Calling for Help?

Tuesday 17 March 2026 ،
search for a way out of the conflict with Iran, with his economic advisors at the White House continually encouraging him to exit the war. The reluctance of European and Asian partners to engage in Trump’s aggressive policies stems from their understanding of the realities of war and the batt ...
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
Analysis

Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
sea, rail, and energy routes, aiming to connect India, via the UAE and Saudi Arabia, to the Mediterranean and Europe. Another significant project is the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). This network of diverse routes potentially begins in India, traverses Iran, the Caucasus, an ...
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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade
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Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
sea operations and missions to search ships sailing out of the Persian Gulf. However, reports indicate that this campaign of pressure has not been fully effective and Iran, using its shadow fleet, has bypassed part of the restrictions imposed by the US.  Futile blockade  Iran’s abi ...
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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 ،
southern route was felt more than ever. When in January 2025 Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Dushanbe, the two counties highlighted the need for development of energy and transit infrastructures. Also after rise to power of Shavkat Mirziyoyev, Tashkent, pushing to cut its dependenc ...

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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.