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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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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026
regional pressures on the Kurds continue to build. Some narratives even suggest the possible collapse of the SDF’s structure and a declaration of its dissolution, an outcome likened to the PKK leadership’s announcement ending the group’s 40-year armed campaign. Under these circums ...
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
regional tensions with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The president emphasized Iran's principled approach of domestic unity and constructive engagement with Islamic countries, and expressed appreciation for the support shown by Islamic nations to the Iranian people in rece ...
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Iran And Saudi Arabia Issue Warnings of Potential Harmful Outcomes from Regional Tensions
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Iran And Saudi Arabia Issue Warnings of Potential Harmful Outcomes from Regional Tensions

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
regional security and stability ALWAGHT- Any escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States in West Asia could result in dangerous consequences for regional security and stability, as the US strengthens its military presence near Iran. Iran and Saudi Arabia have expressed concerns about ...
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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 ،
regional affairs beyond its regional weight. Asked about the consequences for Europe, Hanizadeh said that: There is no doubt that Europe’s move will trigger reactions across the region. Resistance groups have already begun mobilizing, including Al-Nujaba Movement and Hezbollah Iraq, while pop ...
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles
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Iran’s Message from Istanbul: No Negotiations on Missiles

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
regional issues of mutual concern have always been beneficial and constructive... In these talks, I reiterated once again that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons and is prepared to enter into a just and fair nuclear agreement that secures the legitimate interests of the Iranian nation; an agreeme ...
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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 ،
regional allies for the US to refrain from a military action. In the run-up to the US midterm congressional elections, Trump is striving to remain at the center of attention in American and international media. He aims to secure a major concession from Iran to bolster his party's electoral pros ...
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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 ،
regional axes opposed to American policy. Over the past three months, he has held meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and other senior officials. However, analysts note he has so far failed to secure meaningful backing from Iraq's entrenched political factions. Failure ag ...
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran

Friday 6 February 2026 ،
regional developments is not just a simple survey of thoughts, but can be seen as a silent referendum of the Arab nations about the security, political, and geopolitical dynamics of the West Asia region. Conducted by Doha-based Arab Center and Research and Policy Studies, the poll unveils a deep an ...
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?
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Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
regional security dynamics to Saudi Arabia’s detriment, posing serious challenges to the kingdom’s internal stability and economic security. On the other hand, continuation of this approach can bring about dangerous consequences beyond Yemen battleground. Further instability in the sout ...
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A New War Would Have Traumatic Effects on All Sides
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A New War Would Have Traumatic Effects on All Sides

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
regional efforts to prevent conflict, citing communications between Iran, Persian Gulf states, and President Trump. While hopeful for a diplomatic resolution, he underscored that Iran must remain vigilant, stating that success requires both sides to demonstrate sincerity, and warning that the presen ...

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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.