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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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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges

Monday 15 December 2025
talks over Afghanistan developments. To this end, on Sunday, Iran’s foreign ministry hosted a meeting of neighbors of Afghanistan to discuss Afghanistan issues. The meeting was attended by representatives of Iran, Pakistan, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Opening the meeting ...
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Iran, Russia to Fast-Track North–South Transport Corridor Following Tehran Discussions
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Iran, Russia to Fast-Track North–South Transport Corridor Following Tehran Discussions

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
talks in Tehran, Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and Russia’s deputy prime minister for transport emphasized the importance of fast-tracking the implementation of the strategic North–South Corridor. Iranian official Ali Larijani met with Russia’s De ...
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
talks ALWAGHT- A review of the US–Qatar F‑35 talks, focusing on Israel’s qualitative military edge, the technical constraints of the Persian Gulf stealth airpower, and the broader effects of fifth-generation fighter exports on regional security dynamics. Qatar and the United States are ...
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
talks and readiness for conflict. Ankara’s decisions are not solely influenced by regional calculations. Turkey’s internal economic crisis, marked by soaring inflation and a plummeting lira, has exerted immense political pressure on Erdogan’s government. A recent poll by the pro-g ...
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
talks involving Lebanon and Israel, which Hezbollah has criticized as a concession. The group insists it will not disarm while Israeli attacks and occupation persist, underscoring the fragility of the ceasefire and the risk of further escalation.
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Araghchi: Iran and Russia Hold Aligned Positions on Global Affairs
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Araghchi: Iran and Russia Hold Aligned Positions on Global Affairs

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
talks would help align positions on key regional and international issues, including the Iranian nuclear program, Palestine, and broader Middle East developments. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the continuous and multidimensional cooperation between Tehran and Moscow across politic ...
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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire
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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
talks. This issue is important for Hamas and some other regional actors since Ankara is among the finite channels that holds relations with Hamas on the one hand and on the other hand can play a role in political guarantees, and so its elimination from the ceasefire process strengthen interpretation ...
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Why Are Tel Aviv and Washington Stepping Up Pressures against Hezbollah?
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Why Are Tel Aviv and Washington Stepping Up Pressures against Hezbollah?

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
talks about disarming Hezbollah resistance movement. Beirut has recently put disarming top on its agenda and Washington has voiced optimism success of the talks. Simultaneously, Yedioth Ahronoth on Friday reported, citing a senior Israeli official, that Tel Aviv is highly likely to wage a new war o ...
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Russia Rejects Efforts to Extend Iran Talks Beyond Nuclear Program
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Russia Rejects Efforts to Extend Iran Talks Beyond Nuclear Program

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
talks unrealistic ALWAGHT- Russia cautioned that efforts to expand negotiations with Iran beyond the nuclear issue would make talks “unrealistic,” echoing Tehran’s position that its missile and defense capabilities are non-negotiable. Russia’s envoy to international organiza ...
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Yemen Approves Prisoner Exchange Covering Nearly 3,000 Detainees
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Yemen Approves Prisoner Exchange Covering Nearly 3,000 Detainees

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
talks held in Oman, which lasted 12 days and resulted in consensus on a new phase of prisoner releases. The agreement was signed in Muscat under Omani mediation, marking a significant humanitarian step amid years of conflict and stalled political processes. Oman welcomed the deal, praising the cons ...

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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.