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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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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
policy and identity. This worldview stemmed from profound revolutionary and religious convictions, a belief that standing against oppression is not a political choice, but a moral and human duty. This transparent position has solidified the Islamic Republic’s role as a voice demanding justice ...
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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 ،
policy, and it undoubtedly wants war. Iran has a population of 90 million, extensive missile capabilities, and a determined populace. Trump isn’t a particularly intelligent man; he should listen to the advice of regional states. Iran is a strong country in its own right, and it has strong alli ...
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Pelosi Argues Sanctions Should Pressure Iranian People
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Pelosi Argues Sanctions Should Pressure Iranian People

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
policy, explicitly framing economic hardship as a tool to force political change rather than merely diplomatic leverage. The comments drew criticism from analysts and journalists, including Trita Parsi of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, who argued they reflected long-standing sanct ...
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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 ،
policy is effectively driving the two-state solution into a dead end and seriously jeopardizing the prospect of lasting peace in the region. On the other hand, with hardline ministers conditioning their continued participation in the governing coalition on the perpetuation of occupation and the dis ...
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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 ،
policy and security dictates from the West. Instead, they are diversifying their strategic partnerships or adopting a more pronounced balancing act to reduce their unilateral dependence on Western powers. The West is no longer the sole civilizational axis or the primary driver of the world's ma ...
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How Pelosi Unmasked the Ineffectiveness of Sanctions on Iran
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How Pelosi Unmasked the Ineffectiveness of Sanctions on Iran

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
policy. Despite their increasing sophistication and scope, the gap between stated political objectives and real-world outcomes has remained wide, affecting both Iran’s economy and the rhetoric of American officials. Recent remarks by Nancy Pelosi highlight this contradiction. By framing econo ...
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Baghaei: Sanctions on Iranians Are a Crime Against Humanity
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Baghaei: Sanctions on Iranians Are a Crime Against Humanity

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
policy to inflict pain and cruelty on populations it disfavors, stressing that this behavior constitutes a “crime against humanity.”
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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 ،
policy shifts, while simultaneously tapping into major global markets to sustain economic growth and competitiveness. Separately, European officials recently announced they are exploring alternatives to Visa and Mastercard, aiming to reduce reliance on Washington and limit its leverage over the con ...
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Hamas Flags ‘Dangerous Precedent’ As Israel Increases Control Over al-Quds
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Hamas Flags ‘Dangerous Precedent’ As Israel Increases Control Over al-Quds

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
policy aimed at displacing Palestinians and emptying the city of its residents. Hamas warned that international silence could embolden further annexation, displacement, and demolition actions. Alongside al-Quds, Israeli forces have issued additional demolition notices in towns across the West Bank, ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
policy. It is the use of geopolitical advantage not to create chaos, but to manage crises in a way that serves national interests. Who is in charge?  With this military drill and power projection of its navy, the IRGC translated words into actions about who really is the boss in the Persian G ...

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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.