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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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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026
As the US continues to bully Europe, the latter pivots to Washington’s rivals for balance.
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026
Europe sanctioned an official military force that has been key to fighting terrorism in Middle East whose consequences could impact Europe.
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Armed Boats Challenge to Capture Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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Armed Boats Challenge to Capture Vessel in Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday 4 February 2026
On Tuesday, Western media reported an attempted interception by armed boats of a vessel near Oman
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026
The world is on the eve of a redefinition of power balance and the West is no longer the sole decision maker.
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026
European leaders are working to depart from reliance on the US in security and economic areas to ensure minimum influence during challenges.
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BAE Profits Rise Sharply as Ukraine War and Gaza Genocide Boost UK Arms Exports
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BAE Profits Rise Sharply as Ukraine War and Gaza Genocide Boost UK Arms Exports

Wednesday 18 February 2026
BAE Systems’ 2025 record profits highlight UK’s controversial role in global military engagements amid soaring defense spending
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Iran War Sounding NATO Death Knell
Analysis

Iran War Sounding NATO Death Knell

Thursday 19 March 2026
Europeans feel betrayed by the US and so cannot enter in Iran war as they see it unjustified.
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IRGC Disbands Armed Mercenary Groups Tied to US, Israel, and Britain Across Multiple Provinces
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IRGC Disbands Armed Mercenary Groups Tied to US, Israel, and Britain Across Multiple Provinces

Saturday 18 April 2026
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has declared the dismantling of armed mercenary groups connected to the United States, Israel, and Britain
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Iranian Embassy Calls on UK to Hold US, Israel Responsible for War Crimes
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Iranian Embassy Calls on UK to Hold US, Israel Responsible for War Crimes

Tuesday 21 April 2026
Iranian Embassy urges UK to hold US and Israel accountable for alleged war crimes instead of pursuing diplomacy
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European Union Faces Internal Challenges: Calls for Strength and Unity Amidst Division
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European Union Faces Internal Challenges: Calls for Strength and Unity Amidst Division

Saturday 25 April 2026
EU’s aggressive stance against Russia and Iran: A response to internal struggles, economic challenges, and energy crises
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Why Is London Getting Drawn into a Perilous New Security Gamble?
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Why Is London Getting Drawn into a Perilous New Security Gamble?

Monday 27 April 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government plans to introduce new anti-terrorism legislation
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Alastair Crooke: Iran, Not Trump, Controls the Strait of Hormuz
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Alastair Crooke: Iran, Not Trump, Controls the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 28 April 2026
According Alastair Crooke, Trump’s rhetoric against Iran constitutes a dangerous delusion
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Ulyanov: NATO’s War Preparations Are Underway
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Ulyanov: NATO’s War Preparations Are Underway

Sunday 3 May 2026
According to Russia’s permanent representative to international bodies in Vienna, European NATO nations are fixated on the idea of an inevitable war in Europe
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Iran, Britain Exchange Views on Regional Situation
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Iran, Britain Exchange Views on Regional Situation

Saturday 9 May 2026
In a telephone call, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi and Britain’s Yvette Cooper discussed regional developments
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Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz
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Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 12 May 2026
France and Britain want to ease Trump’s pressure for involvement Strait of Hormuz crisis. Warship deployment can prove costly to them if they clash with Iran.

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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.