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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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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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Russia says Oreshnik attack was revenge for Ukrainian ‘terrorist acts’
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Russia says Oreshnik attack was revenge for Ukrainian ‘terrorist acts’

Monday 25 May 2026
Russian forces carried out an overnight "massive strike" on Ukrainian military targets
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict

Thursday 28 May 2026
Russia signals to NATO that its red lines should not be broken, or game with the West will change.
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Strategic Mystery: What’s Driving Al-Sharaa to Keep Russian Military Bases in Syria?
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Strategic Mystery: What’s Driving Al-Sharaa to Keep Russian Military Bases in Syria?

Thursday 4 June 2026
For al-Sharaa, Russia is a balancing factor and its presence in Syria gives him a card in playing with the West.
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Putin Hopeful US, Iran Can Reach Mutually Acceptable Solution
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Putin Hopeful US, Iran Can Reach Mutually Acceptable Solution

Sunday 5 July 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that talks between the United States and Iran would help the two sides reach mutually acceptable solutions
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia
Analysis

War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia

Thursday 23 July 2026
The war against Iran is just a cover to a broader war the US is fighting to frustrate Chinese-Russian plans for alternative corridors.
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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Defending National Security and Interests
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Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Defending National Security and Interests

Saturday 25 July 2026
Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that Tehran is resolved to defend its national interests
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Competition of Corridors Amid Hormuz Crisis: Moscow and Tehran’s Winning Card
Analysis

Competition of Corridors Amid Hormuz Crisis: Moscow and Tehran’s Winning Card

Friday 7 August 2026
As tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz, Moscow eyes corridor that, along with Iran, gives it advantage over rivals.
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CIA Chief Makes Unannounced Visit to Moscow
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CIA Chief Makes Unannounced Visit to Moscow

Tuesday 25 August 2026
CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow on Tuesday for a series of meetings, CBS News reported
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Failed Witkoff-Kushner Mission: Ukraine War in Diplomatic Standoff
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Failed Witkoff-Kushner Mission: Ukraine War in Diplomatic Standoff

Wednesday 9 September 2026
The visit to Moscow of the US envoys was for buying time and keep channels open as gap between Russia and Ukraine remains deep.
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Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution; Warns It Could Further Undermine Global Non-Proliferation Regime
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Iran Condemns IAEA Resolution; Warns It Could Further Undermine Global Non-Proliferation Regime

Thursday 10 September 2026
Iran has denounced the IAEA Board of Governors’ decision to refer Tehran to the UN Security Council
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US Diesel Prices Reach Record $6.23/Gallon Amid Supply Shortage
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US Diesel Prices Reach Record $6.23/Gallon Amid Supply Shortage

Monday 14 September 2026
Diesel costs have surged by 14% in just one month, marking a 60% increase compared with the same period last year
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Iran Sets Sights on Launching Three Satellites by Year-End
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Iran Sets Sights on Launching Three Satellites by Year-End

Thursday 17 September 2026
Iran is preparing to deploy three satellites from the Shahid Soleimani constellation in a single launch
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IAEA Resolution Against Iran Draws Criticism Over Its Limited Impact
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IAEA Resolution Against Iran Draws Criticism Over Its Limited Impact

Thursday 17 September 2026
The latest resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors has, according to critics, further raised concerns over the agency’s neutrality
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Atlantic Gap in the Final Stage
Analysis

Atlantic Gap in the Final Stage

Sunday 20 September 2026
The US and Europe are at loggerheads over who should pay the costs for NATO continuation of living.

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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.