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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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Yemen Threatens Potential Retaliatory Attacks on The Red Sea If Iran Is Attacked by The US Or Israel
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Yemen Threatens Potential Retaliatory Attacks on The Red Sea If Iran Is Attacked by The US Or Israel

Tuesday 27 January 2026
firmly to any acts of aggression, asserting that Iran is now more equipped than ever to handle threats. Yemeni forces have executed a strategic maritime blockade to obstruct the delivery of military resources to Israel while urging global action on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Concurrently, the ...
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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 ،
firmly defend itself and will respond like never before. The Iranians emphasize on the fact that war will be inclusive and long and the US assets in the region and Israel's depth will be hit, something Trump is afraid of and wants to avoid in order to not repeat what he described mistakes of 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 ،
firm to say the recorded 6 effective landings. Despite the US censorship, later reports by American media outlets confirmed the scale of damage and also knocking out a strategic radar system operating in the base.
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
firmly on the negotiation agenda. Analysts assess that Israel aims to leverage its political influence in Washington through this strategy, seeking ironclad guarantees for its security in any final deal. To reshape the negotiation framework, Tel Aviv is employing political pressure, intensive lobby ...
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
firmly established itself in the former category. Unlike traditional or emerging regional powers that often seek to convert mediation into political influence or regional standing, Muscat has generally limited its role to facilitating communication, relaying messages, and helping parties formulate ...
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Iran’s Armed Forces Vow "Stronger, Broader" Response to Any Threat
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Iran’s Armed Forces Vow "Stronger, Broader" Response to Any Threat

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
firm warning to adversaries, vowing that any threat to the country would be met with a more forceful and broader response. The warning comes amidst heightened regional tensions, specifically referencing a significant US military buildup and threats from Washington. The statement pointed to a past c ...
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China Pledges Continued Support for Cuba Despite US Pressure
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China Pledges Continued Support for Cuba Despite US Pressure

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
firmed the strong bilateral relationship and condemned the US energy blockade. China has reaffirmed its strong support for Cuba, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian pledging during a regular briefing that Beijing will do our best to assist its ally. He emphasized China's firm stance in def ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
firmness. A revolution that toppled a submissive pro-Western monarchy with aspirations for justice, independence, and freedom has managed to weather the pressures and challenges of years and establish its position in various areas. The massive turnout at this year’s anniversary rallies for th ...
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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 ،
firmly opposed to another US entanglement in West 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 ...
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
firm diplomatic and financial support of the West, Tel Aviv has not managed over the past two years to bring under its control the small Gaza Strip. So, the in West Bank which is larger and has bigger population, implementing annexation and settlement plans will face further obstacles. 

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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.