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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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Mecca Agreement Could Suggest US-designed Regional Order a Failure Story
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Mecca Agreement Could Suggest US-designed Regional Order a Failure Story

Wednesday 12 August 2026
test On the other hand, Mecca pact is signed at a time the US and Israeli regime have failed to beat Iran in their aggression. The anti-Iranian war not only failed to bring Washington a sweeping, decisive victory, but also its impacts have rattled Arab states in terms of security, incentivizibg the ...
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Countdown to US-Iran Deal Deadline: Returning to War or Continuing Diplomacy?
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Countdown to US-Iran Deal Deadline: Returning to War or Continuing Diplomacy?

Friday 14 August 2026 ،
test: a chance to learn about weak points, preserve hidden capacities, rebuild fast, and reset its military playbook. And by that measure, Iran has shown it can take the lessons of the current fight and use them to expand and sharpen its military capabilities for the next one. Why is the US returni ...
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Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?
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Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
test of Doha's future approach toward Tehran. Transparency on the pilots' fate and cooperation with Iran, especially after Qatar allowed the US to use its airspace and territory for strikes against Iran during the 40-day war, could be a step toward de-escalation and mending bilateral ties. ...
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Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Oil Sanctions Are Lifted
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Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Oil Sanctions Are Lifted

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
testament to America's defeat. The speaker also criticized the enemy for reneging on its commitments after reluctantly accepting the agreement to end the war, attempting to compensate for its heavy political setback. However, he reiterated Iran's readiness to confront any further actions, s ...
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Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?
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Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
testament to Iran's spiritual and moral standing among Iraqis. Iran has proven itself a powerful neighbor, one that has stood by Iraq's people in difficult times and helped them. At the same time, given the Iraqi public's preference for Iranian goods, the Iraqi government is compelled to ...
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?

Saturday 22 August 2026 ،
test development in this confrontation. At least eight strikes hit the airstrip and base facilities, damaging key infrastructure, according to reports. What makes this episode a potential turning point in Syria's new power equation is Tel Aviv’s claim that Turkish forces were present and ...
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Israeli Attack on Gaza Wedding Kills Groom Amid Continued Aggression
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Israeli Attack on Gaza Wedding Kills Groom Amid Continued Aggression

Sunday 23 August 2026 ،
testing for blood disorders and cancer remains suspended due to shortages of equipment and supplies.
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
test case for a new doctrine of warfare taking shape in southern Lebanon. It is actually a place where terrain, intelligence, firepower, maneuver, and political negotiation all meet.
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Iran Warns of Powerful Response to Any Enemy Aggression
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Iran Warns of Powerful Response to Any Enemy Aggression

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
testing ground for enemy conspiracies or adventurism ALWAGHT- Iran’s Army chief commander says the country will not be a testing ground for enemy conspiracies or adventurism, vowing a decisive response to any aggression and pledging to defend Iran’s national security with full force. Ir ...
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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume
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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume

Monday 31 August 2026 ،
test twist in a high-wire act. Pakistan is forced to balance competing forces: its strategic alignment with Saudi Arabia, its desire to preserve ties with the US, and the sensitivities of its own domestic audience, including a Shia minority that makes up roughly 20 percent of the population. Any maj ...

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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.