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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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Kim Jong Un Orders Major DPRK Military Shift
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Kim Jong Un Orders Major DPRK Military Shift

Monday 9 February 2026
Russian forces in Ukraine, stating they were carrying out orders in a “faraway alien land.” This reaffirms Pyongyang’s stated unconditional support for Moscow in the conflict, underscoring the deepening military cooperation between the two nations. These announcements set the stag ...
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What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?
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What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Russia, the world is on the eve of entry to a period that can be regarded the most dangerous in the international nuclear order since the Cold War. Signed between the two nuclear powers in April 2010, the agreement is the last binding nuclear deal between the two countries to contain the nuclear arm ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Russia media outlet warns the White House: Russia’s RT network reports that any attempt to test Iran would end in regret: neither war nor alternative pressure scenarios can bring about change in Iran’s political system. The risks of an attack on Iran are significant. Airstrikes would not ...
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
Russia, describing bilateral relations as “very deep and broad” and highlighting ongoing strategic cooperation. This follows recent talks in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary, focusing on economic co ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
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 balance is more than a simple transfer of hard power; it signals a fundamental change in the paradigms of development, secu ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Russia that would cede territorial gains to Moscow, Europeans think, would not stop Russia, but rather encourage further wars against other European countries in the future. This serious view division between Europe and the US has given rise serious concerns about the degree of the US commitment to ...
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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 ،
Russian-language website Calibr adopted a more blunt tone, reporting on the threat to sink American aircraft carriers in the region and interpreting the stance as an indicator of the high level of strategic tension between Tehran and Washington. Al Arabiya TV highlighted the military dimension of t ...
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Iran, Russia to Stage Joint Naval Exercise Thursday in The Sea of Oman and Northern Indian Ocean
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Iran, Russia to Stage Joint Naval Exercise Thursday in The Sea of Oman and Northern Indian Ocean

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Russian naval forces will hold a joint exercise on Thursday in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean ALWAGHT- Iranian and Russian naval forces will hold a joint exercise on Thursday in the Sea of Oman and the northern Indian Ocean aimed at boosting maritime security and strengthening bilater ...
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Pezeshkian: Iran–Russia Ties Enter New Phase with Completion of Corridor Projects
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Pezeshkian: Iran–Russia Ties Enter New Phase with Completion of Corridor Projects

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Russia relations ALWAGHT- President Masoud Pezeshkian said completed joint transit corridor projects will mark a new chapter in Iran–Russia relations. President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to fully implementing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement during ...
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Russia plan joint naval drills in the Sea of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, reflecting growing military coordination and Tehran’s focus on safeguarding strategic waterways amid heightened US naval activity. The naval maneuvers coincide with ongoing indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the ...

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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.