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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

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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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?
Analysis

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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Central Asia, the Rampancy Ground of ISIS
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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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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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What’s behind UAE Accepting Taliban Ambassador?
Analysis

What’s behind UAE Accepting Taliban Ambassador?

Wednesday 28 August 2024
Accepting Taliban ambassador may open the door to further Emirati influence in Afghanistan and recognitions by other countries.
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HTS not Second Taliban, Air Corridor Transfered Terrorists from Afghanistan to Syria: Expert
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HTS not Second Taliban, Air Corridor Transfered Terrorists from Afghanistan to Syria: Expert

Saturday 14 December 2024
It is too early to give a clear picture of post-Assad Syria, but what is clear is that the US and Israel, using Turkey, trained and sent terrorists to Syria.
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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia
Analysis

Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia

Sunday 15 December 2024
Central Asia and Russia is expected to take impacts from Syria developments and power gain of radicalism in Syria.
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Iran and India Engage in Political Discussions
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Iran and India Engage in Political Discussions

Sunday 5 January 2025
High-ranking diplomats from Iran and India participated in a fresh round of political consultations held in New Delhi
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets with a Taliban Delegation for Discussions
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets with a Taliban Delegation for Discussions

Sunday 26 January 2025
On Sunday morning, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Taliban officials in Kabul
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Iran FM’s Afghanistan Visit Seeks Common Views on Region and Trade
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Iran FM’s Afghanistan Visit Seeks Common Views on Region and Trade

Sunday 26 January 2025
Iran’s Araghchi visited Afghanistan and talked to officials in Kabul on a variety of bilateral and internal issues.
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Iran and Afghanistan Coordinate Efforts to Strengthen Border Security and Fight Terrorism
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Iran and Afghanistan Coordinate Efforts to Strengthen Border Security and Fight Terrorism

Monday 27 January 2025
The Iranian foreign minister and Afghanistan’s acting defense minister collaborated on plans to enhance security along their shared border and combat terrorism
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What’s Trump Seeking behind Pressure on Taliban?
Analysis

What’s Trump Seeking behind Pressure on Taliban?

Friday 7 February 2025
The US president is building pressure on Kabul rulers in bid to ensure US influence in the region, but Washington already has new rivals.

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution