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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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Araghchi Cautions Regional States That Israel’s ‘Doctrine of Impunity’ Endangers Regional Stability
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Araghchi Cautions Regional States That Israel’s ‘Doctrine of Impunity’ Endangers Regional Stability

Saturday 7 February 2026
relations are governed by force, not law. Araghchi condemned the situation in Gaza as a deliberate, large-scale destruction of civilian life, labeling it a genocide and part of a broader expansionist project. He cautioned that the destruction and forced displacement in Gaza could facilitate further ...
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game
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Khoramshahr-4, Iranian Missile that’s Changed Trump’s Game

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
Trump decided that Iran boosted its deterrence with a new missile and war can backfire. Alwaght- Though American sources insist that the US came to the negotiating table with Iran at the request of the Arab countries and leaders of West Asia, signs show that what pushed Washington to the talks was n ...
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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 ،
relations have escalated to new levels of tensions since Ukraine war started, making any constructive dialogue for a deal impractical. The two sides not only fail to agree on a new deal, but also even they are at loggerheads over what to include in potential future deal. In such conditions, expirat ...
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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 ،
relations with neighboring countries. Following his meetings, he will visit Qatar. Upgrading level of negotiations The AP reported that Larijani’s visits are meant to respond to the US regarding the talks, but this time the response is delivered by a more senior official. Recently, the US V ...
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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 ،
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 defending Cuba's sovereignt ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
relations. Rather, it is a sign of entry of Somalian case into a fresh phase of geopolitical competitions in Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. These developments are coming as the Israeli regime recently recognized Somaliland breakaway region as an independence state from Somalia, a move in the eyes o ...
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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 ،
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 collaboration and regional secu ...
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
relations to the sexual criminal's case. But while his name is mentioned over 38,000 times, can Trump really clear himself of the Epstein’s case. The latest release of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case includes over 3 million pages of records, tens of thousands of emails, and videos ...
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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 ،
relations For decades, Europe has heavily relied on the US for its security and economic stability. From the NATO alliance to broad economic partnerships, the trans-Atlantic tie-up has been a cornerstone of the continent's safety and prosperity. However, policies championed by President Donald ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
relations. Since 2005, Washington has consistently played a role in government formation, whether through public pressure or backchannel diplomacy.  However, this time is different. The blunt language, coupled with implicit economic threats, such as tightening controls on financial transfers o ...

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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.