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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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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?

Tuesday 31 December 2024
Iraq is worried that Syria developments can activate ISIS, but it vowes it will firmly counter any threat. Alwaght- Syria developments have provided a proper opportunity for resurgence and power gain of ISIS terrorist group in Iraq, raising worries about activities of this takfiri group.  Over ...
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Iranian Spokesman Describes Gen. Soleimani as a Champion of Hearts
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Iranian Spokesman Describes Gen. Soleimani as a Champion of Hearts

Saturday 4 January 2025 ،
terrorism. In January 2020, a US drone strike near Baghdad International Airport targeted and martyred General Soleimani, the former commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, along with Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy leader of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization ...
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Iran Navy Set to Receive ‘Zagros’ Destroyer and Launch New Strategic Military Base
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Iran Navy Set to Receive ‘Zagros’ Destroyer and Launch New Strategic Military Base

Tuesday 14 January 2025 ،
terrorism. The Navy has conducted joint military exercises with countries such as Russia, China, and Pakistan, strengthening combat readiness and sharing knowledge to improve global maritime security. Irani stated that Iran's growing naval power has led other countries to seek collaboration, rec ...
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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 ،
terrorism. Pezeshkian expressed optimism about deepening ties to serve mutual interests and fostering regional stability through joint efforts. The presidents highlighted the significance of their countries' membership in organizations like the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS, ...
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Two High-Ranking Judges Fatally Shot in Tehran
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Two High-Ranking Judges Fatally Shot in Tehran

Saturday 18 January 2025 ،
terrorism, were killed in a premeditated attack. Preliminary investigations revealed that the attacker had no pending case in the Supreme Court nor any connection as a client to its branches. The gunman reportedly took his own life following the attack, the statement added.
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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 ،
terrorism, and energy cooperation. Russia’s role alongside Iran in the Syrian crisis and its support for Iran’s membership in regional structures such as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization reflect the strategic alignment between the two countries. Signig the strategic pact ahead of T ...
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General Bagheri Arrives in Islamabad for Bilateral Discussions
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General Bagheri Arrives in Islamabad for Bilateral Discussions

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
terrorism, and addressing regional developments and issues concerning the Islamic world. Additionally, the two parties will review the progress of agreements made during the Pakistani army commander’s previous visit to Tehran. As part of the scheduled program, General Bagheri is expected to ...
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Iran’s Leader Extends Condolences Over the Martyrdom of Two Senior Judges in Tehran
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Iran’s Leader Extends Condolences Over the Martyrdom of Two Senior Judges in Tehran

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
terrorism. In a message on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei extended condolences to the families of the martyred judges. He noted that Razini had previously survived an assassination attempt and endured injuries as a veteran, while also mourning the loss of t ...
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Iranian President Commends Gazans on Victory, Applauds ‘Strong Resistance’ Against Israel
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Iranian President Commends Gazans on Victory, Applauds ‘Strong Resistance’ Against Israel

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
terrorism, particularly in the context of the recent ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel. The agreement followed relentless and successful operations by Gaza's resistance groups, compelling the Israeli regime to surrender. Pezeshkian condemned the massacres in Gaza, where nearly 47,000 Pales ...
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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 ،
terrorism and security is so important to the officials of the two countries that it was also discussed during Bagheri’s meeting with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. While discussing the importance of strengthening security and intelligence cooperation in the fight against terrorism and ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures