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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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Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?
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Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?

Saturday 24 January 2026
White House brought up the issue of acquiring Greenland, an action that holds strategic implications not only for Denmark but for the entire European Union. Greenland has long been significant for the West due to its geostrategic location in the Arctic, access to rare resources, and importance in t ...
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
White House approach yields nothing but heightened chaos and the violation of international law. In this climate, Iran's stability, with its unique and sensitive geopolitical position, is a key factor for the security of the entire Persian Gulf region and beyond. But meanwhile, the remarks by T ...
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Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means  Winning or Losing Everything
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Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means Winning or Losing Everything

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
White House is displaying is Trump hoping Iran to surrender without a shot and strike a deal on nuclear energy, accept dismantling its uranium enrichment capability, approve of strict limitations on the range of its missiles, and withdraw support to its regional allies for the US to refrain from a m ...
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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 ،
White House over a potential attack on Venezuela, could fracture over the unpredictable burdens of a conflict with Iran, potentially creating a deep rift within his own base. The Electoral strategy: A prolonged, expensive, and inconclusive conflict would likely dominate the news cycle, overshadowin ...
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
White House has not explained the reason Sawaya was dismissed, the decision can be regarded as a reaction to the recent Iraqi developments. His dismissal came on the heel of Trump's threat to cut financial aid to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, an anti-American ex-PM, is named prime minister again. In ...
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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 ،
White House spokesperson said that the president wants the American nuclear experts to work on a new, improved, and modern deal that can sustain for a long time. Temptation of expanding nuclear arsenal and return of power logic Within the US, some close to the administration argue that the expira ...
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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 ،
White House officials indicates that Washington still views diplomatic resolution as its preferred option and, due to the heavy costs involved, is reluctant to resort to military means. Despite this, American military movements in West Asia suggest that in the event of a breakdown in negotiations, t ...
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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 ،
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 alter the structure of the Ir ...
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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 ،
White House and to gather intelligence on the scope of the US-Iran dialogue.  “It was vital for Netanyahu to make sure Trump wasn’t hearing only Witkoff’s line” on the need to engage Iran. Within Tel Aviv’s right-wing camp, there is a belief that Witkoff and Kushn ...
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
White House's calculations. American political experts and observers opposed to war  It seems that the main driving force behind opposition to anti-Iranian war is the cost, more than any other factor. John Mearshemier, an American political analyst and university professor, comments on th ...

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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.