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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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President Raisi’s Funeral Procession Begins in Tehran

President Raisi’s Funeral Procession Begins in Tehran

Wednesday 22 May 2024
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei is set to perform the ritual Salat al-Mayyit (prayer for the deceased) at the funeral service. Mourners will then march in procession to the Azadi (Liberty) Square. Separate funeral services were held in Tabriz and Qom yesterday, before the bodies were transferred to T ...
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The Leader Urges Empathy, Solidarity among Regional Nations

The Leader Urges Empathy, Solidarity among Regional Nations

Thursday 23 May 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said. In a meeting with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and his delegation in Tehran on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his gratitude for Qatar's condolences and sympathy following the demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a recent helicop ...
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IRGC Cmdr. Praises Late Pres. Raisi’s Bravery in Operation True Promise

IRGC Cmdr. Praises Late Pres. Raisi’s Bravery in Operation True Promise

Friday 24 May 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and the President's leadership, today the Islamic Iran enjoys remarkable authority, Salami said at the ceremony in the Abdolazim Shrine on Friday. Salami highlighted the success of the anti-Israeli operation, noting that strong government diplomacy, led by Foreign M ...
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Popular Support for Islamic Revolution Manifested in President’s Funeral, the Leader Says

Popular Support for Islamic Revolution Manifested in President’s Funeral, the Leader Says

Saturday 25 May 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said. Ayatollah Khamenei had a meeting with the families of the ‘Martyrs of Service’ in Tehran on Saturday, May 25. During the meeting, the Leader stated that working for the people, serving the people, and caring for the people were among some of the most ...
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Iran Inaugurates New Parliament

Iran Inaugurates New Parliament

Monday 27 May 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was read to the lawmakers by the Leader’s chief of staff. The countrywide elections for the Parliament and the Assembly of Experts were held on March 1. Around 61 million Iranian people were eligible to vote, including 3.5 million first-time voters. The run-off ...
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Iranians Commemorate the Anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s Passing

Iranians Commemorate the Anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s Passing

Monday 3 June 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei. Numerous foreign ambassadors and dignitaries are participating in the ceremony. Ayatollah Ruhullah Mosavi Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic and the leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, is credited with ending centuries of autocratic rule in Iran. Many be ...
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Iran Eases Pressure, Impacting Global Economy: IRGC Leader

Iran Eases Pressure, Impacting Global Economy: IRGC Leader

Thursday 20 June 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and bolstered by the support of the Iranian nation, have enabled the country to mitigate and overcome foreign pressures. He emphasized Iran's ability to assert its national strength against adversaries who have employed hostile str ...
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Iran’s Navy Acquires Advanced Drones

Iran’s Navy Acquires Advanced Drones

Thursday 20 June 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei praised the Iranian Navy’s remarkable advancements since the Islamic Revolution’s victory. In the early years of the Revolution, the idea of the Navy operating beyond territorial waters was unthinkable, but now the Navy confidently navigates the globe and re ...
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Iran Presidential Race Intensifies with Televised Debates

Iran Presidential Race Intensifies with Televised Debates

Monday 24 June 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei advised presidential candidates to avoid making statements during their televised campaigns that would please adversaries. “The assumption is that all candidates love Iran and the Islamic Republic, because they aspire to become president within this system and ser ...
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Arrangements Completed for Iranians Voting Overseas

Arrangements Completed for Iranians Voting Overseas

Thursday 27 June 2024 ،
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted that national pride in the election’s hinges on broad public participation and electing the most capable candidate. The reason for stressing the importance of maximum participation in the elections is that a high voter turnout bestows honor upon the Is ...

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Details of the funeral ceremony of the president and his companions

Details of the funeral ceremony of the president and his companions