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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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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus

Sunday 17 August 2025
ties. Iran views the South Caucasus as a critical strategic corridor, linking it not only to Russia but also to broader regional markets and transit routes. Officials in Tehran stress that stability in this area directly affects Iran’s security and economic interests, particularly given its p ...
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region

Monday 18 August 2025 ،
ties with neighboring and allied countries is a top priority for Iran, highlighting the North-South transport corridor as a key topic for discussion. Pezeshkian also raised concerns about the presence of US firms in the region, warning that past experiences showed such companies could pursue hidden ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
ties and deep-seated distrust, fueled by unresolved disagreements over the project's true aims, create political and security hurdles too significant to overcome. The concerns of key players, including Iran, Russia, and Armenia, and on the other hand, China, have seriously cast doubt on the pro ...
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
ties with neighboring countries that share aligned foreign policy interests, highlighting the importance of bilateral engagement across political, economic, and cultural fields. The visit took place shortly after a US-mediated peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which included plans for a ne ...
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
ties. Common border markets and trade terminals are examples of connection points in these relations.  The most important export items from Iran to Armenia include oil, gas and petroleum products, iron ingots, plastic and plastic products, bitumen, construction materials, dates, saffron, dried ...
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North Korea Conducts Test of Cutting-edge Missile System Under Leader’s Supervision
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North Korea Conducts Test of Cutting-edge Missile System Under Leader’s Supervision

Sunday 24 August 2025 ،
ties with Moscow amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. Since the start of Russia’s “special military operation” in February 2022, North Korea has increasingly aligned itself with the Kremlin, providing political backing and deepening cooperation. In June of last year, Kim an ...
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Pezeshkian Welcomes Russian Support for Iran’s Right to Enrich Uranium
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Pezeshkian Welcomes Russian Support for Iran’s Right to Enrich Uranium

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
ties, noting an 11 percent rise in trade this year, and highlighted progress in joint projects, including the Rasht–Astara railway and continued cooperation on the Bushehr nuclear power plant.
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OIC Summit: Iran Pushes for Action Against Israel Over Gaza Genocide
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OIC Summit: Iran Pushes for Action Against Israel Over Gaza Genocide

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
ties with Israel and confront governments complicit in supporting the blockade and military assaults. He stressed that Gaza’s tragedy is not only a Muslim concern but a test for the global conscience. Araghchi appealed to all nations to act decisively in support of humanity and justice, warni ...
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Iran Praises Turkey’s Support for Palestine
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Iran Praises Turkey’s Support for Palestine

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
ties to counter Israel’s expansionist plans. The two ministers reviewed recent developments in Iran-Turkey bilateral relations, highlighting the importance of strategic and continuous cooperation. They stressed expanding collaboration in key sectors, including trade, energy, transportation, b ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
ties with Kabul, their efforts are impacted by reservations and the Taliban's need to provide security guarantees.  In this regard, the third tripartite meeting of foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan was held in Kabul, with the top diplomats focusing on political, economi ...

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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.