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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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Afghanistan

At Least Six Killed in Blast Near Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul
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At Least Six Killed in Blast Near Afghan Foreign Ministry in Kabul

Monday 27 March 2023
At least six Afghan people were killed and more than a dozen injured after a powerful blast ripped through a highly fortified area not far from foreign ministry in downtown Kabul on Monday.
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Afghan Immigrants Case on Taliban Agenda
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Afghan Immigrants Case on Taliban Agenda

Thursday 6 April 2023
A delegation of the Taliban visited Tehran to discuss Afghan immigrants’ return home.
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Iran, China, Pakistan, and Russia Urge US, Allies to Lift Sanctions on Afghanistan
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Iran, China, Pakistan, and Russia Urge US, Allies to Lift Sanctions on Afghanistan

Thursday 13 April 2023
Foreign ministers of Iran, China, Pakistan and Russia urged the US and its allies to accept their responsibility vis-à-vis the ongoing difficult situation in Afghanistan, immediately lift all unilateral sanctions against the war-ravaged country, and release its frozen assets.
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Regional Afghanistan Summits at Samarkand Station
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Regional Afghanistan Summits at Samarkand Station

Friday 14 April 2023
The neighbors of Afghanistan held another meeting to discuss the country’s challenges and ways to settle them.
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Taliban Kill Mastermind of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport
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Taliban Kill Mastermind of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport

Wednesday 26 April 2023
A ground assault by the Taliban killed the Islamic State militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. troops and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Tuesday.
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Two Iranian Border Guards Killed in ‘Unprovoked’ Taliban Attack
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Two Iranian Border Guards Killed in ‘Unprovoked’ Taliban Attack

Sunday 28 May 2023
Two Iranian border guards have been killed and two civilians wounded during an exchange of gunfire after Taliban militants launched an unprovoked attack on a border outpost in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
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Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?
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Is Taliban Incapable of Containing ISIS?

Monday 12 June 2023
The ISIS-Khurasan is expanding its operations in Afghanistan and Central Asia, risking critical conditions for Afghanistan and neighboring countries.
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Taliban Announce US Withdrawal Day a National Holiday
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Taliban Announce US Withdrawal Day a National Holiday

Sunday 18 June 2023
The Taliban authorities say it is to be celebrated every year from now on.
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Iran’s UN Envoy Calls for “Constructive Engagement” with Taliban
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Iran’s UN Envoy Calls for “Constructive Engagement” with Taliban

Thursday 22 June 2023
Iran insists that the Taliban should Forman inclusive government.
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Taliban’s Contradictory Behavior in Dealing with Shiites Marking Muharram
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Taliban’s Contradictory Behavior in Dealing with Shiites Marking Muharram

Tuesday 25 July 2023
The Shiites of Afghanistan report restrictions by Taliban on their Muharram morning ceremonies.
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Iran-Afghanistan Railway Cooperation Promises Domestic, Regional Prosperity and Peace
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Iran-Afghanistan Railway Cooperation Promises Domestic, Regional Prosperity and Peace

Sunday 30 July 2023
Iran and Afghanistan are planing to facilitate railway trade that help them boost trade with each other and with the region.
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Why Have US-Taliban Doha Talks Run Into a Deadlock?
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Why Have US-Taliban Doha Talks Run Into a Deadlock?

Saturday 5 August 2023
The US demands inclusive government and rights respect, but the Taliban prioritizes unfreezing Afghanistan assets.
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Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation Visits Afghanistan: What are the Outcomes?
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Iran’s Parliamentary Delegation Visits Afghanistan: What are the Outcomes?

Wednesday 30 August 2023
The lawmakers discussed with Kabul officials ways to boost trade and help Afghanistan advance its service sectors, especially health.
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Taliban Detain 18 NGO Staff, Including American Woman
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Taliban Detain 18 NGO Staff, Including American Woman

Sunday 17 September 2023
Afghanistan’s Taliban detained 18 staff members of a non-governmental organization (NGO), including an American woman, on charges of being involved in Christian missionary work in the country.
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Fifth Moscow Format’s Meeting: What Was Agenda?
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Fifth Moscow Format’s Meeting: What Was Agenda?

Sunday 1 October 2023
The meetiwad hosted by Russia’s Kazan city and discussed ways towards Afghanistan security and economic stability.

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Iran Hosts 37th International Islamic Unity Conference

Iran Hosts 37th International Islamic Unity Conference