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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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China-Iran Diplomatic Talks Held in Beijing
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China-Iran Diplomatic Talks Held in Beijing

Tuesday 15 July 2025
During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization ministerial gathering in China, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing
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Iran Commends China for Denouncing Israeli and US Military Actions
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Iran Commends China for Denouncing Israeli and US Military Actions

Wednesday 16 July 2025
Iran’s foreign minister expressed appreciation for China’s constructive and impactful role within international institutions, especially the UN Security Council
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Tehran-Beijing Rail Connection: How’s Iran Become China’s Big Partner?
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Tehran-Beijing Rail Connection: How’s Iran Become China’s Big Partner?

Tuesday 22 July 2025
Iran and China are enhancing their ties at all levels amid Western push to restrict their regional influence.
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Iran Seeking Stronger Regional Partnerships, Says President
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Iran Seeking Stronger Regional Partnerships, Says President

Saturday 26 July 2025
President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s goal to deepen connections with neighboring countries alongside key international allies like Russia and China
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Joint Sea-2025 Naval Drills Signal Growing Military Ties Between Russia and China
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Joint Sea-2025 Naval Drills Signal Growing Military Ties Between Russia and China

Sunday 3 August 2025
Amid rising tensions with the United States over the Ukraine conflict, Russia and China have begun their ’Joint Sea-2025’ naval exercises
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Iranian President Plans Trips to Armenia, Belarus, and China
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Iranian President Plans Trips to Armenia, Belarus, and China

Saturday 16 August 2025
President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran is set to travel to Armenia and Belarus soon, and will attend an SCO summit in China later this month
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games

Tuesday 19 August 2025
Kim Jong-un has called for the accelerated expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
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China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade
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China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade

Wednesday 20 August 2025
To mark 80 years since Japan’s WWII surrender, China will hold a large-scale Beijing parade displaying hypersonic missiles, modern aircraft, and advanced military technology
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North Korea Conducts Test of Cutting-edge Missile System Under Leader’s Supervision
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North Korea Conducts Test of Cutting-edge Missile System Under Leader’s Supervision

Sunday 24 August 2025
Kim Jong Un has supervised the trial of a new North Korean defense system touted for its superior combat capability
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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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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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Presidents of Iran and China Commit to Expanding Strategic Ties
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Presidents of Iran and China Commit to Expanding Strategic Ties

Tuesday 2 September 2025
The presidents of Iran and China reaffirmed their dedication to deepening bilateral ties
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Moscow, Beijing Sign Deal for Siberian Gas Pipeline
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Moscow, Beijing Sign Deal for Siberian Gas Pipeline

Tuesday 2 September 2025
Moscow and Beijing ink a deal to build the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline via Mongolia
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power
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SCO Summit Marks Rise of Eastern-led Balance of Power

Sunday 7 September 2025
The SCO summit of this year was a highlight to the West: The world no longer is under their grip.
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China Condemns US Military Activity Near Venezuela, Issues Warning
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China Condemns US Military Activity Near Venezuela, Issues Warning

Monday 15 September 2025
Beijing has called on Washington to cease interference in Venezuela, criticizing US naval maneuvers as a threat to sovereignty and regional stability

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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.