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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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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?

Sunday 18 January 2026
riots in Iranian cities and reports of terrorist elements infiltrating from Iraq, Hussein’s visit is being viewed as a crucial opportunity to bolster bilateral security cooperation and counter separatist threats. Araghchi stated he briefed his Iraqi counterpart on recent developments and reaf ...
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Iranian Officials Claim US Aggression Towards Iran More Brutal Than Previous Wars in Iraq and Syria
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Iranian Officials Claim US Aggression Towards Iran More Brutal Than Previous Wars in Iraq and Syria

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
riots, while also highlighting the importance of strong relations between Iran and Iraq in promoting cohesion among Islamic and Arab nations. Ghalibaf criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's efforts to prevent regional countries from being independent and strong, as well as Israe ...
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Psychological Warfare Employed by Enemy Following Failed Riot Attempts
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Psychological Warfare Employed by Enemy Following Failed Riot Attempts

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
riots followed incendiary remarks by US President Donald Trump, who threatened fresh military aggression against Iran, as well as public statements encouraging vandalism and disorder. Foreign-backed mercenaries rampaged through cities, causing damage, killing security forces and civilians, and desta ...
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ISIS-style Conflict Resulted in The Swift Defeat of The US And Their Zionist Ally Within 48 Hours
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ISIS-style Conflict Resulted in The Swift Defeat of The US And Their Zionist Ally Within 48 Hours

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
riots to ISIS terrorism. He stated that the riots were carried out by anti-religious brutal terrorists and that they were defeated by the Iranian security forces, including Basij, IRGC, and Law Enforcement, in less than 48 hours. Ghalibaf emphasized the importance of the IRGC, which not only protec ...
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According To a Commander, Iranian Police Did Not Employ Firearms During Recent Unrest
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According To a Commander, Iranian Police Did Not Employ Firearms During Recent Unrest

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
riots in Iran. According to the commander, the police did not use firearms against protesters, instead employing non-lethal means such as water cannons, paintball guns, noise and sound vehicles to maintain order and prevent harm to civilians.
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Iran Files Lawsuits at International Courts Over US, Israel Supporting Terrorism
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Iran Files Lawsuits at International Courts Over US, Israel Supporting Terrorism

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
riots in Iran escalated on January 8 and continued for several days following peaceful protests in bazaars and markets. The violence resulted in extensive damage to public and private property, widespread destruction, and the killing of thousands of civilians and security forces. According to Iran ...
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Lebanese Cleric: Harm To Ayatollah Khamenei Equals to War on Shias
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Lebanese Cleric: Harm To Ayatollah Khamenei Equals to War on Shias

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
riots across the country. He emphasized that such an action would carry devastating and unpredictable consequences. Thousands of people across Lebanon participated in large demonstrations expressing support for Iran, its leadership, and its regional role amid escalating threats and pressure against ...
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Bahrain Cleric: Millions Ready to Die for Iran’s Leader
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Bahrain Cleric: Millions Ready to Die for Iran’s Leader

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
riots in Iran. Sheikh Qassem noted that the millions of Iranians who took to the streets across the country on January 13 to condemn the riots demonstrated clear public support for Ayatollah Khamenei against foreign-backed sabotage operations, and expressed skepticism towards Trump's claims of ...
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Millions Take to The Streets Across Iran to Celebrate The 47th Anniversary of The Islamic Revolution
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Millions Take to The Streets Across Iran to Celebrate The 47th Anniversary of The Islamic Revolution

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
riots. Thousands of reporters covered the event, pushing back against Western skepticism over turnout size. The anniversary came after Ayatollah Khamenei’s call for unity against enemies. It followed January riots—initially over economic issues but infiltrated by militants—that Te ...

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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.