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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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Turkey

Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
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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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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 16 September 2025
Turkey feels that a direct confrontation with Israel may be nearing not because of support for Palestine but because of an unfolding competition.
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What’s the Message of Turkish-Egyptian Military Drills?
Analysis

What’s the Message of Turkish-Egyptian Military Drills?

Tuesday 23 September 2025
Egypt and Ankara are mending their ties as new regional threats, mainly from Israel, are emerging.
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Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?
Report

Turkey’s Iran Sanctions: Why’s Erdogan Shifting to the US?

Tuesday 7 October 2025
Erdogan ordered anti-Iranian sanctions in line with West’s snapback mechanism, raising questions about his motivations.
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Iran, Turkey, And Afghanistan Ink Trilateral Railway Deal
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Iran, Turkey, And Afghanistan Ink Trilateral Railway Deal

Saturday 25 October 2025
Afghanistan has signed a trilateral agreement with Iran and Turkey to enhance regional railway connectivity
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Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order
Report

Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order

Tuesday 28 October 2025
Erdogan’s tour of Persian Gulf highlighted a push by Ankara to present itself as skey actor having role in shaping new regional order.
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Iran-Turkey Collaboration Key to Enhancing Regional Stability, Says Pezeshkian
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Iran-Turkey Collaboration Key to Enhancing Regional Stability, Says Pezeshkian

Wednesday 29 October 2025
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized that deepening ties between Iran and Turkey contributes to enhancing stability, security, and development
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?

Monday 3 November 2025
The Turkish FM visited Iraq not just to discuss bilateral ties but also to press Baghdad in a variety of cases include water and politics.
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges
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Rising Turkey-Pakistan-Azerbaijan Axis: Aspects, Drivers, and Challenges

Tuesday 11 November 2025
Turkey is seeking to break out of its traditional area of playing and build a broader axis, but it cannot close eyes to obstacles.
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Iranian President Urges Muslim Unity in Talks with Turkish Foreign Minister
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Iranian President Urges Muslim Unity in Talks with Turkish Foreign Minister

Monday 1 December 2025
Iran’s president urged Turkey’s foreign minister to set aside differences, reinforce unity, and deepen cooperation among Muslim nations
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Ankara and Tehran: From Economic Partnership to Anti-Israeli Alliance
Report

Ankara and Tehran: From Economic Partnership to Anti-Israeli Alliance

Monday 1 December 2025
Turkish FM’s Tehran visit sends a clear message that neighbors seek closer ties as they have common interests and threats.
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine
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Russian Tanker Hit in Black Sea as Turkey Issues Warning to Ukraine

Tuesday 2 December 2025
A Russian tanker transporting vegetable oil came under attack in the Black Sea, with Turkey confirming the ship and crew are safe
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?
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Has Peace between Turkey and PKK Run into a Deadlock?

Tuesday 2 December 2025
After PKK’s announcement of disarming, the process seems on hold as Kurds expect Ankara to do its turn.
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?
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Can Turkey’s Return to F-35 Program Fill Its Deterrence Void?

Monday 8 December 2025
Ankara will get a downgraded version of F-35, the same variant Riyadh is to receive, for Washington to make sure Tel Aviv maintains its air superiority.
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

Wednesday 17 December 2025
Turkey is pushing for Kurdish disarming, but other powers are indirectly encouraging Kurdish defiance.

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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.