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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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Senior Officer Warns of Cognitive Warfare, Advises Youth Vigilance
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Senior Officer Warns of Cognitive Warfare, Advises Youth Vigilance

Monday 2 February 2026
Asia. Enemies seeking to restore lost dominance have used various tactics like the imposed war, terrorism, ethnic/sectarian divisions, and unrest; however, these efforts will continue to fail due to the resistance, insight, and bravery of the Iranian nation, particularly its revolutionary youth. Th ...
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Asia region. Amid American military amassment in the region, a question presents itself: Is Washington’s air defense power efficient enough to counter Iran’s missile power? American officials have said that in case of orders by President Donald Trump, the military would be able to launc ...
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran

Friday 6 February 2026 ،
Asia region. Conducted by Doha-based Arab Center and Research and Policy Studies, the poll unveils a deep and meaningful gap between the public opinion and the official narratives of their governments, main stream media, and the normalization projects with Israeli regime. The results find that 44 ...
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert
Interview

US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Asia affairs expert and head of Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies on Sunday. Alwaght: In what climate did the negotiations take place? Zarean: Given the American military buildup in the region and the threats posed by the US against Iran, including the stated readiness to pursu ...
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game
Analysis

Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
Asia, signs show that what pushed Washington to the talks was not the Arab lobbying but the Iranian missile power and deterrence. This was even confirmed by American and Israeli media outlets. Haaretz in a report described Trump’s new stance on Iran a clear retreat against Tehran, adding that ...
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
Analysis

Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Asia policy, Washington also pursues its own national interests. On the core objective of halting Iran’s nuclear program, the US and Israel remain aligned. However, their priorities currently diverge regarding the urgency of addressing Iran’s missile development and regional network of a ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
Report

Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
Asia and has demonstrated that revolutionary principles remain the foundation of the country’s foreign policy. Insistence on principles practically Adherence to these fundamental principles has only deepened and solidified over time, despite mounting pressures and threats. For nearly five d ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
Analysis

Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Asia and North Africa.
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Asia war.  Other regional developments suggest that Washington is walking back from its anti-Iranian threats. Yesterday, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told the Financial Times newspaper that Washington is ready for compromises on uranium enrichment. This is the latest sign of Washington ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
Analysis

As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Asia and the wider Global South are fundamentally challenging the West's traditional dominance. Powers like China and Russia have not only gained greater economic and military heft but are also actively contesting the Western liberal order on an ideological and discursive level. This shifting b ...

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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.