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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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Central Asia & Caucasus

The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative
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The people of Afghanistan do not have an independent representative

Monday 19 February 2024
The expectations of Afghanistan’s populace have been eclipsed by the conflicting agendas of influential actors
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban
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China’s action to acknowledge the Islamic Emirate of the Taliban

Tuesday 20 February 2024
At present, the Afghan Taliban operates embassies in 14 nations, yet host governments have refrained from publicly acknowledging the Taliban.
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Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation
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Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation

Sunday 25 February 2024
Azerbaijan’s bid to acquire fighter jets from Pakistan, combined with Armenia’s positioning near the West and India, poses a threat to peace in the Caucasus.
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Azerbaijani Positions in Nakhchivan Come under Armenian Fire: Baku
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Azerbaijani Positions in Nakhchivan Come under Armenian Fire: Baku

Sunday 25 February 2024
The tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia are escalating as border clashes are reported.
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Azerbaijani Diplomatic Delegation to Visit Iran, Reopen Embassy Soon: Amir-Abdollahian
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Azerbaijani Diplomatic Delegation to Visit Iran, Reopen Embassy Soon: Amir-Abdollahian

Wednesday 6 March 2024
Azerbaijan is close to reopening its embassy as it is settling differences with Tehran.
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Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador
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Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador

Saturday 9 March 2024
Iran has always said that the West is a source of instability and must be kept away from the region.
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ISIS claims responsibility for the terrorist attack in Herat
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ISIS claims responsibility for the terrorist attack in Herat

Wednesday 1 May 2024
In a statement released, the ISIS terrorist organization asserted accountability for the armed assault on worshipers in the Guzare district of Herat province
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Will Afghanistan Knot Be Untied in Doha?
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Will Afghanistan Knot Be Untied in Doha?

Friday 7 June 2024
Doha is set to host third Afghanistan meeting, but distrust and lack of understanding between Taliban and the West distance prospects of a solution.
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Regional Contact Group’s Meeting on Afghanistan in Tehran: What’s the Agebda?
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Regional Contact Group’s Meeting on Afghanistan in Tehran: What’s the Agebda?

Sunday 9 June 2024
Iran, China, Russia, and Pakistan envoys met in Tehran to highlight the need to continue efforts to help Afghanistan beat its crises.
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Ali Bagheri’s message to the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan
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Ali Bagheri’s message to the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan

Wednesday 19 June 2024
The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs conveyed greetings to the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan for Eid al-Adha
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Central Asia, the Rampancy Ground of ISIS
Analysis

Central Asia, the Rampancy Ground of ISIS

Monday 1 July 2024
ISIS terrorist group is thriving in Central Asia, especially in Afghanistan, despite preventive measures targeting its recruitment campaigns.
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What Does Taliban Seek in Doha?
Analysis

What Does Taliban Seek in Doha?

Tuesday 2 July 2024
The Taliban government demands international recognition and legitimacy while insisting on its principles.
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Official: Azerbaijani Embassy Set to Reopen in Iran Shortly
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Official: Azerbaijani Embassy Set to Reopen in Iran Shortly

Tuesday 9 July 2024
On Tuesday, the head of the Eurasian office at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan will reopen
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Wednesday 17 July 2024
The Taliban this year banned broad mourning ceremonies across the country and raising flags and signs of Imam Hussein.
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Bright Days ahead for Tehran-Baku Relations as Embassy Reopens
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Bright Days ahead for Tehran-Baku Relations as Embassy Reopens

Monday 22 July 2024
As Azerbaijan reopens its embassy in Tehran prospects of ties of neighbors are described as bright.

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