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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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Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground
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Taliban’s Terrorism Playbook Making Afghanistan an ISIS Breeding Ground

Tuesday 20 January 2026
East Turkestan Movement, and Ansarullah Movement. These groups have been involved in attacks both within Afghanistan and in neighboring countries. These reports emerge at a time when some sources have indicated the US intention to transfer imprisoned ISIS members from Syrian jails to other regions. ...
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
Asia are more worrisome for Beijing and the limited military and economic activities in Cuba do not pose an immediate threat to the US. 
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
Eastern powers and coalesce with emerge economies. In the latest development, senior European officials on Tuesday unveiled a major economic agreement with India, one that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed as “historic,” while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
East whose consequences could impact Europe. Alwaght- In recent years, the European Union through interventionist approaches regarding Iran has tried to blacklist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as terrorist organization using unfounded claims. Though in various periods it backed down from ...
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Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means  Winning or Losing Everything
Analysis

Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means Winning or Losing Everything

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
Asia with the US naval amassment in the Persian Gulf and India Ocean make an eminent war highly likely, to an extent that the question of the political observers has shifted from will there be a war this year? to when will this war begin and who will fire the first shot? and will this war be short o ...
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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?
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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
Eastern Europe, where Beijing and Moscow are actively seeking to expand their influence. A US bogged down in a difficult war would have fewer resources to check China's rise or counter Russia's advances. Furthermore, the further erosion of US prestige and power directly aids these actors' ...
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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 ،
East. Mass drone attacks not only swamp and saturate expensive THAAD and Patriot systems but also, due to their low production cost and high destructive potential, represent a highly efficient and cost-effective asymmetric tool for Tehran. This capability allows Iran to wage a modern, attritional wa ...
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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 ،
East: “If the issue of Iran’s ballistic missiles is not resolved in negotiations, Israel will take action against it itself.” Despite the threats from Tel Aviv’s leadership regarding an attack on Iran, the reality within Israeli society paints a different picture. Following ...
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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 ،
East and the emergence of new geopolitical polarizations are now unmistakable. Robust economic growth, rapid technological leaps, and sweeping military modernization across Asia and the wider Global South are fundamentally challenging the West's traditional dominance. Powers like China and Russi ...
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Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US
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Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Eastern media, drawing significant attention across Asia as well. Media consensus on significance and substantiality of message  A review of coverage of the Leader's remarks shows that they have gained significance not only regionally but internationally. The outlets have all signaled tha ...

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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.