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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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Barrack’s Insult to Lebanese Journalists Echoes Washington’s Lebanon Policy
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Barrack’s Insult to Lebanese Journalists Echoes Washington’s Lebanon Policy

Friday 29 August 2025
Observers say that the US envoy’s way of talking to the journalists is actually the same dictating language he uses in talks with Lebanese officials.
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National Day Against Terrorism: 44 Years Since MKO Bombing
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National Day Against Terrorism: 44 Years Since MKO Bombing

Saturday 30 August 2025
Iran commemorates August 30 as the National Day of Fight Against Terrorism, paying tribute to top officials killed in a terror attack in 1981
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Iran Supports Russia-China Nuclear Plan, Rules Out Pressured Talks
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Iran Supports Russia-China Nuclear Plan, Rules Out Pressured Talks

Saturday 30 August 2025
Iran rejected the prospect of negotiations under “threats or coercion,” while welcoming a joint Russia-China proposal on nuclear issues
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Hamas Backs Turkey’s Airspace, Trade Restrictions on Israel
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Hamas Backs Turkey’s Airspace, Trade Restrictions on Israel

Saturday 30 August 2025
Hamas hailed Turkey’s move to shut its airspace to Israeli planes and curb trade with Tel Aviv, calling it a strong stand against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza
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IRGC Detains Terrorists with Mossad Ties in Iran Amid Israel’s 12-Day War
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IRGC Detains Terrorists with Mossad Ties in Iran Amid Israel’s 12-Day War

Saturday 30 August 2025
The IRGC announced the arrest of a Mossad-linked terrorist network in Khorasan Razavi province
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region
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Larijani Affirms Iran Stands Against Geopolitical Shifts in the Region

Saturday 30 August 2025
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, reaffirmed Tehran’s opposition to any regional geopolitical changes
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
Analysis

Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025
Iran held its first missile drills since Israeli aggression in July. The exercises carried some strategic messages.
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Airstrikes By Israel Hit Nabatieh and Aita al-Shaab in Southern Lebanon
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Airstrikes By Israel Hit Nabatieh and Aita al-Shaab in Southern Lebanon

Sunday 31 August 2025
Israeli forces bombed the Nabatieh highlands and Aita al-Shaab, marking another breach of Lebanon’s sovereignty
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Pezeshkian: SCO Summit Can Challenge Western Unilateralism
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Pezeshkian: SCO Summit Can Challenge Western Unilateralism

Sunday 31 August 2025
According to President Masoud Pezeshkian, the forthcoming SCO summit offers an opportunity to address US and European unilateral actions on the international stage
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Kremlin Supports Iran’s Bid to Join EAEU As Full Member
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Kremlin Supports Iran’s Bid to Join EAEU As Full Member

Sunday 31 August 2025
According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, Russia welcomes Iran’s bid to secure full EAEU membership
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Israeli Strike Claims Lives of Yemeni PM Al-Rahwi and Cabinet Officials
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Israeli Strike Claims Lives of Yemeni PM Al-Rahwi and Cabinet Officials

Sunday 31 August 2025
Israeli airstrikes hit a government building in Sana’a on Thursday, killing Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahwi and several cabinet officials
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Iran’s Top General Calls for Strengthened Effectiveness of Air Defense Force
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Iran’s Top General Calls for Strengthened Effectiveness of Air Defense Force

Sunday 31 August 2025
The top military official in Iran called for boosting the Air Defense Force’s effectiveness and capability to confront evolving threats
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?
Analysis

Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?

Monday 1 September 2025
The Israeli regime is counting the human costs of war despite its relentless bombardment since October 7, 2023.
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
Analysis

Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott

Monday 1 September 2025
Erdogan has long been accused of profiteering from the Palestinian cause while maintaining close trade ties with Israeli occupation.
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions

Monday 1 September 2025
The Eurasian bloc has the potential to help Iran weather the Western sanctions on Iran as it provides alternative trade partnerships.

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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.