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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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Armenia

Geopolitical Aftershocks of Latest Karabakh Developments
Analysis

Geopolitical Aftershocks of Latest Karabakh Developments

Wednesday 27 September 2023
Azerbaijan seized all of Karabakh from Armenia, leaving the latter in a home crisis and tensions with Russia.
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Karabakh Empties as Armenia Says 100,000 Have Fled
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Karabakh Empties as Armenia Says 100,000 Have Fled

Saturday 30 September 2023
An AFP journalist at the Kornidzor crossing into Armenia saw only several ambulances arrive as border guards said they were waiting for a final few buses.
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Iran Ready to Send Observers to Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Regions: Top General
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Iran Ready to Send Observers to Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Regions: Top General

Wednesday 4 October 2023
Iran is ready to contribute to lowering tensions in the Caucasus region and send observers to the border regions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iranian Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri said on Wednesday.
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US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert
Interview

US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert

Tuesday 7 November 2023
The US and its regional allies are seeking to build a toehold in Central Asia and Caucasus to harm interests of Russia, China, and Iran.
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Baku, Yerevan Step Away from Sustainable Peace
Analysis

Baku, Yerevan Step Away from Sustainable Peace

Tuesday 12 December 2023
The former foes are heading to a comprehensive peace that will wrap up three decades of tensions in Caucasus.
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Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea
Report

Indian Foreign Minister’s Negotiations in Iran: From Chabahar to the Red Sea

Tuesday 16 January 2024
.The trip by the Indian Foreign Minister to Tehran, amidst heightened tensions in the Red Sea, is seen as a diplomatic mission with a security aspect
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Armenia intensifies tensions with Russia
Analysis

Armenia intensifies tensions with Russia

Monday 5 February 2024
The confidence of Armenian authorities in obtaining security assurances if they align with the West is not supported by recent events.
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Iran Against Outsiders’ Presence in the Region: Iran’s Pres. Raisi
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Iran Against Outsiders’ Presence in the Region: Iran’s Pres. Raisi

Thursday 15 February 2024
Iran has always said that the region needs to solve its problems without foreign intervention as this only compounds the challenges.
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Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation
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Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation

Sunday 25 February 2024
Azerbaijan’s bid to acquire fighter jets from Pakistan, combined with Armenia’s positioning near the West and India, poses a threat to peace in the Caucasus.
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Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador
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Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador

Saturday 9 March 2024
Iran has always said that the West is a source of instability and must be kept away from the region.
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Zangzor Tug of War: What Are the Geopolitical Interests of Actors?
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Zangzor Tug of War: What Are the Geopolitical Interests of Actors?

Sunday 15 September 2024
The supporters and opponents of Zangzor Corridor each struggle for their wishes and it is the time that settles the case.
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Iran’s Vice President Attends Eurasian Economic Forum in Armenia
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Iran’s Vice President Attends Eurasian Economic Forum in Armenia

Tuesday 1 October 2024
Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has arrived in Armenia to participate in the third Eurasian Economic Forum
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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia
Analysis

Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia

Sunday 15 December 2024
Central Asia and Russia is expected to take impacts from Syria developments and power gain of radicalism in Syria.
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Iran and Armenia Committed to Enhancing Cooperation Across Various Sectors
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Iran and Armenia Committed to Enhancing Cooperation Across Various Sectors

Tuesday 21 January 2025
Iran and Armenia share traditional and historical bonds of friendship and are committed to enhancing cooperation in various fields
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Yerevan: Iran-Armenia Ties Reach an Unprecedented High
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Yerevan: Iran-Armenia Ties Reach an Unprecedented High

Sunday 26 January 2025
Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister states that Tehran and Yerevan are currently experiencing an unparalleled level of bilateral relations

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures