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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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Beijing Rejects Washington’s ‘Global Policeman’ Role in Venezuela Crisis
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Beijing Rejects Washington’s ‘Global Policeman’ Role in Venezuela Crisis

Monday 5 January 2026
Beijing condemns US actions against Venezuela’s president, rejecting unilateral use of force
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Joint Naval Exercise Planned by Iran, China, and Russia
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Joint Naval Exercise Planned by Iran, China, and Russia

Sunday 1 February 2026
Joint Naval Exercise scheduled by Iran, Russia, and China in Northern Indian Ocean: Tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback
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China Urges Panama to Uphold Cooperation After Port Deal Setback

Tuesday 3 February 2026
China has warned Panama of "heavy prices" following a court’s annulment of a major port deal
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China Pledges Continued Support for Cuba Despite US Pressure
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China Pledges Continued Support for Cuba Despite US Pressure

Tuesday 10 February 2026
China’s Foreign Ministry has pledged ongoing support for Cuba, vowing to oppose US sanctions and interference
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Oil, Trade, and Tariffs: The Middle East at the Center of Geoeconomic Tensions
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Oil, Trade, and Tariffs: The Middle East at the Center of Geoeconomic Tensions

Tuesday 24 February 2026
According to The Global Risks Report 2026, geo-economic confrontation now tops global threats
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Reuters: Iran Nears Agreement with China on CM 302 Anti Ship Missile Purchase
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Reuters: Iran Nears Agreement with China on CM 302 Anti Ship Missile Purchase

Tuesday 24 February 2026
Finalizing the CM 302 missile deal would represent a major step in strengthening Iran’s naval deterrence against expanding US forces in the area
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China, the Big Winner of Trump’s War on Iran
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China, the Big Winner of Trump’s War on Iran

Wednesday 8 April 2026
China is watching its rival the US exhausted in a war it cannot win as Iran is a powerful player.
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Iran Advances to Asian Beach Games Championship Match
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Iran Advances to Asian Beach Games Championship Match

Tuesday 28 April 2026
Iran’s national beach soccer team cruised into the Asian Beach Games final with a dominant 9-1 semifinal win over Palestine
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Refinery Sanctions Ignite Energy War: Beijing Drops Caution, Embraces Active Resistance
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Refinery Sanctions Ignite Energy War: Beijing Drops Caution, Embraces Active Resistance

Sunday 3 May 2026
Though the world’s eyes are fixed on the Middle East and the ongoing war against Iran, clear signs of a growing US-China confrontation are emerging
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Tehran Engages in Active Diplomacy in Beijing
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Tehran Engages in Active Diplomacy in Beijing

Thursday 7 May 2026
Abbas Araghchi’s strategic visit to Beijing on the eve of Donald Trump’s trip to China opened a new chapter in Iran-China diplomatic relations
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis

Thursday 7 May 2026
Iran’s FM visit can give China play cards as Trump in his upcoming visit to China lacks the leverage in talks with the Chinese leaders.
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US Targets 12 Individuals and Entities with Sanctions Over Iranian Oil Sales
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US Targets 12 Individuals and Entities with Sanctions Over Iranian Oil Sales

Tuesday 12 May 2026
The US has imposed sanctions on 12 individuals and entities over Iranian oil sales
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Beijing’s Backing for Iran Clear and Unquestionable, Says Envoy
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Beijing’s Backing for Iran Clear and Unquestionable, Says Envoy

Tuesday 19 May 2026
China’s ambassador to Tehran stated that Beijing’s support for Iran is beyond question
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Iran Diplomat: China Essential for Mediating Between Tehran and Washington
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Iran Diplomat: China Essential for Mediating Between Tehran and Washington

Wednesday 20 May 2026
Iran’s ambassador to Beijing says China played a key role in Pakistan-led mediation efforts between Iran and the United States
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Fact-check: Have China and Russia Left Iran Alone in Confrontation of the US?
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Fact-check: Have China and Russia Left Iran Alone in Confrontation of the US?

Saturday 23 May 2026
Despite the US claims of Chinese assurances that it will not send arms to Iran, Tehran’s relationship with Beijing, as well as Moscow, is strategic.

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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.