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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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Trump Announces US Withdrawal from UNESCO Due to Palestine Admission
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Trump Announces US Withdrawal from UNESCO Due to Palestine Admission

Tuesday 22 July 2025
withdrawal, scheduled to take effect at the end of 2026, marks another chapter in a history of US exits and reentries to UNESCO, which was originally established to promote peace through education, science, and culture. This latest departure follows earlier withdrawals by the US under the Reagan an ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
withdrawal of opposition representatives and the lack of a quorum in parliament. The opponents, who are not united, have cited different reasons for their opposition. Among these are that the new law could lead to increased influence of factions within the PMF and their influence on the political d ...
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Iran to Europe: No Snapback, Defense Off Limits
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Iran to Europe: No Snapback, Defense Off Limits

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Baghaei stated that Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) continues within safeguard agreements, with an agency visit planned soon. However, he made it clear that Iran’s missile program and regional in ...
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The Grand Project: Iran’s Long Step to Settle Water Crisis
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The Grand Project: Iran’s Long Step to Settle Water Crisis

Tuesday 29 July 2025 ،
withdrawals from rivers such as the Zayandehrood River will be reduced. Complete drying of wetlands and qanats (aqueducts) will be prevented. 3. Development of desalination technology: With the implementation of this project, Iran has become one of the most advanced countries in the region in des ...
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US Calls on Lebanon to Dismantle Hezbollah Ahead of Israeli Withdrawal
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US Calls on Lebanon to Dismantle Hezbollah Ahead of Israeli Withdrawal

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
withdrawal of Israeli forces. The United States and Lebanon have been engaged in weeks-long negotiations over a US-drafted plan that would see Hezbollah disarmed in exchange for an end to Israeli airstrikes and a withdrawal from five positions in southern Lebanon. According to Lebanese sources, Was ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
withdrawal, and the destruction of Hezbollah’s heavy weapons in exchange for an international support package for Lebanon’s reconstruction. After the cabinet meeting, Intelligence Minister Paul Murkus admitted that the contents of the cabinet resolution approved the premise of the Ameri ...
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Israeli Drone Attack Kills One in Southern Lebanon in Fresh Ceasefire Breach
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Israeli Drone Attack Kills One in Southern Lebanon in Fresh Ceasefire Breach

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
withdrawal agreements. Lebanese officials have vowed to take all necessary steps to remove Israeli troops from their territory.
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Tehran: Lebanon Needs Military Power for Self-Defense
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Tehran: Lebanon Needs Military Power for Self-Defense

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
withdrawal. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced plans to confine all weapons to state institutions under a new army-led framework by year’s end. Baghaei also commented on regional diplomacy, noting that high-level talks between Iran and Armenia will take place following the rece ...
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, but contrary to the expectations of some, Hezbollah's armament process not only did not stop but also accelerated. After 2000, Hezbollah tried to up its level of deterrence and strengthened its military position by acquiring medium-range missiles and bu ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 and the 2006 war. Hezbollah’s resistance during the 2006 war, despite the widespread destruction Israeli airstrikes caused, enhanced its credibility among segments of Lebanon’s Christian and Arab populations as a legitimate resistance force. Hezb ...

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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.