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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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Peshmerga Unification Project: End of a Partisan Military or Start of Redefining Kurdistan Region’s Power?
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Peshmerga Unification Project: End of a Partisan Military or Start of Redefining Kurdistan Region’s Power?

Tuesday 22 September 2026
ward forging a unified command culture. Still, organizational progress should not be mistaken for a full resolution of political differences. It is noteworthy that the Peshmerga structure has for decades been more than just a military force; it has formed part of the power architecture of the Kurdi ...
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Shalamcheh and Chazabeh Crossings: How’s Border Closure Impacting Iran-Iraq Trade?
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Shalamcheh and Chazabeh Crossings: How’s Border Closure Impacting Iran-Iraq Trade?

Tuesday 22 September 2026 ،
warn about its fallout, especially for Iraq. Alwaght- Land transportation routes and border terminals and crossings as key pillars of regional security and international trade play a growing role in the Iranian economic bonds with neighboring states. Therefore, any disruption of these trade arteries ...
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Araghchi Calls on World to Hold US Accountable for ‘War Crimes’ at UNGA
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Araghchi Calls on World to Hold US Accountable for ‘War Crimes’ at UNGA

Wednesday 23 September 2026 ،
warned that global inaction over recent US and Israeli war crimes against Iran could have catastrophic consequences. He made the remarks in a Tuesday meeting with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis in New York, where he was attending the 2026 UN General Assembly. Araghchi pointed to February 28 a ...
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Ghalibaf Cautions US, Affirms Iran’s Enduring Deterrence
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Ghalibaf Cautions US, Affirms Iran’s Enduring Deterrence

Wednesday 23 September 2026 ،
warned the US that pressure will not force Iran to give in or stop its activities ALWAGHT- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker, warned the US that pressure will not force Iran to give in or stop its activities, citing its military capabilities and continued deterrence. Speaking ...
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Leader Vows Knowledge, Morality Will Disarm Aggressors
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Leader Vows Knowledge, Morality Will Disarm Aggressors

Wednesday 23 September 2026 ،
war, Ayatollah Khamenei called on students to remember those killed from Iran's school and university communities. According to the Ministry of Education, US-Israeli attacks since February 28 have killed 296 students and more than 65 teachers, including over 160 killed in a double-tap strike on ...
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Trump’s War against the World at UNGA
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Trump’s War against the World at UNGA

Wednesday 23 September 2026 ،
war during his General Assembly speech, instead of taking de-escalation and peace. Alwaght- The US President Donald Trump went to the UN to address the annual gathering of the General Assembly. A considerable part of his speech was more like a list of threats and warnings than a normal one. He addre ...
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Araghchi Issues Warning to EU, NATO Over US-Israeli Actions
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Araghchi Issues Warning to EU, NATO Over US-Israeli Actions

Thursday 24 September 2026 ،
warned them about what he described as the serious and lasting repercussions of supporting or facilitating alleged Israeli and US war crimes. He also responded to remarks by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning “Operation Epic Fury,” during which Rutte said Europe had served as ...
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Iran Rules Out Resuming Pre-War Diplomatic Track with US
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Iran Rules Out Resuming Pre-War Diplomatic Track with US

Thursday 24 September 2026 ،
war. He also urged the United States to take concrete steps and satisfy Iran’s stated requirements for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Major General Mohsen Rezaei said Iran’s diplomatic approach has entered a new phase and will not return to its pre-war framework. He called on the Unite ...
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Elections in Land of Crisis: Netanyahu, Opposition, and Architecture of Israeli Future
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Elections in Land of Crisis: Netanyahu, Opposition, and Architecture of Israeli Future

Thursday 24 September 2026 ،
wars, economic crisis, heightened international pressures, and the dispute over the future of political structure make the elections a sensitive point for determining the future path. On one side, Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies are leaning on a security-first message and the continuity of right- ...
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions

Friday 25 September 2026 ،
war between the world’s two largest economies, at one point involving reciprocal tariffs exceeding 100 percent, posed a serious threat to global supply chains. As a result, even a limited agreement to extend the existing trade deal could carry significant implications for the global economy. ...

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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.