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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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Honduran President Alleges Trump Engaged in ‘Election Manipulation’
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Honduran President Alleges Trump Engaged in ‘Election Manipulation’

Wednesday 10 December 2025
vote-counting delays due to computer failures and remains contested. While Trump‑backed candidate Nasry Asfura holds a narrow lead over right‑wing opponent Salvador Nasralla, both far outpace the left‑wing candidate from Castro’s own party. Nasralla has alleged fraud and demanded a recount, wh ...
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Iran Welcomes Chile’s Presidential Election Results, Signals Willingness to Deepen Relations
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Iran Welcomes Chile’s Presidential Election Results, Signals Willingness to Deepen Relations

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
vote over leftist contender Jeannette Jara, who garnered 42 percent. The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s message reflects Tehran’s standard diplomatic practice of acknowledging electoral processes abroad while signaling openness to continued or expanded engagement with incoming administratio ...
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Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream
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Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
voter turnout was notably high. In this context, calls to disarm resistance groups raised by some Iraqi political figures, have once again resurfaced in recent days. Against this backdrop, Faiq Zaidan, head of Iraq’s Supreme Judicial Council, claimed on Saturday that resistance factions had r ...
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Gen. Solemani, A Living Resistance Legacy
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Gen. Solemani, A Living Resistance Legacy

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
voted for pro-resistance factions in November parliamentary elections, and even to the US where pro-Palestinian student protests were organized in many cities. In this sense, a Quranic verse, [Al Imran, 169], is a clear description of this reality: And never think of those who have been killed in t ...
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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post
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Inter-Kurdish Stalemate Complicates Filling Iraq President Post

Tuesday 6 January 2026 ،
vote to the KDP's nominee for the second deputy speaker of parliament.  Finally, while the continuation of disputes between the KDP and the PUK over a presidential nominee could, through Shiite mediation and the trade of concessions over the formation of the KRG, lead to a renewed partners ...
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Discussions On Global Affairs Between Iranian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers During Phone Call
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Discussions On Global Affairs Between Iranian and Pakistani Foreign Ministers During Phone Call

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
vote and its vote against a resolution related to Iran. Additionally, he expressed gratitude to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as well as to the government and people of Pakistan, for their stance.
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
votes in the UN. In his visit to Astana two years ago, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called for Kazakhstan's support for Israel’s bid for temporary seat at the UN Security Council. This, observers suggest, indicates an Israeli approach to draw diplomatic support and votes o ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
voter base, making him determined to avoid getting stuck in the regional swamp. For the SCF, the return of Nouri al-Maliki would send a powerful message of decision-making independence from foreign interference. But for Washington, his name is a red flag, perceived as a direct conduit for Tehran ...
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
voters opposed it, and 35 percent were undecided. This indicates that even within Trump's own party, there is no consensus on going to war with Iran. Support for a war with Iran is far lower among Democrats, with only 6 percent in favor. Among independent voters, 21 percent supported an attack. ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
vote. He was re-elected in 2009 when the March 14 Alliance regained its parliamentary majority. The alliance accused the Syrian government of involvement in Rafik Hariri's assassination and organized the massive protests known as the Cedar Revolution, demanding the withdrawal of Syrian troops fr ...

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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.