On April 28, a significant diplomatic event unfolded, marking another pivotal step in the ever-evolving relationship between the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, hosted a limited-format meeting with his Iranian counterpart, President Masoud Pezeshkian. This meeting, though relatively small in its setup, carried immense strategic weight, as it covered a …
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A New Era at Sea: Kim Jong-un and Daughter Ju-ae Unveil North Korea’s Latest Naval Power On the morning of April 25, 2025, under an overcast sky tinged with the soft grays of a hesitant spring, the western port city of Nampho in North Korea stirred with rare and electric anticipation. At the center of this momentous occasion stood North …
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A Moment of Reverence and Reflection: The Death of Pope Francis and Global Responses, Including Hassan Khomeini’s Visit to the Vatican Embassy in Tehran On the afternoon of Wednesday, April 23, 2025, a somber atmosphere settled over the Vatican Embassy in Tehran. In a scene marked by quiet dignity and solemnity, Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini …
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Karoline Leavitt: A Political Trailblazer in the Second Trump Administration Karoline Claire Leavitt, born on August 24, 1997, in Atkinson, New Hampshire, is one of the most high-profile and controversial figures in contemporary American politics. As of 2025, she serves as the 36th White House Press Secretary under President Donald Trump’s second administration, becoming the youngest individual in U.S. history …
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The Nowruz Ceremony with Seyyed Mohammad Khatami: A Gathering of Political Reflection and Cultural Continuity On Farvardin 6, 1404, a symbolic and resonant Nowruz ceremony was held, drawing together a select group of Iranian politicians, reformist thinkers, civil society leaders, and cultural figures. At the center of this ceremonial convergence stood Seyyed Mohammad Khatami, the former President of the Islamic …
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The funeral ceremony of Hossein Ali Nayiri was held today, Saturday, April 6, in front of the Arak Mosque in Tehran. The solemn event drew a large crowd, including high-ranking government officials, members of the judiciary, and Nayiri’s family. Notably present was Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, the current head of the Judiciary, whose attendance underscored the importance of Nayiri’s role in …
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Hossein Ali Nayyari: The Cleric, the Judge, and the Shadow of 1988 Early Life and Religious Formation Hossein Ali Nayyari was born in 1935 (though some sources state 1956), in Iran, during a period of intense political transformation and growing tension between the secular monarchy and the rising religious forces. His early years were shaped by the deeply traditional Shiite …
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Mohammad Reza Aref (born December 17, 1955) is a prominent Iranian politician, academic, and engineer who has played a significant role in Iran’s political and educational landscape. His career spans several decades, marked by his contributions to academia, government, and reformist politics. Early Life and Education Born in Yazd to a religious family, Aref exhibited an early aptitude for mathematics. …
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Ukrainian warriors of the Islamic faith, leaders of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, representatives of the Muslim community and clergy, heads of foreign diplomatic missions, Turkish Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat, and Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, took part in an iftar – the evening meal observed during …
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The Funeral of Hezbollah’s Hassan Nasrallah: A Defining Moment in Middle Eastern Politics The funeral of Hezbollah’s former leader Hassan Nasrallah marked a significant and solemn moment in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Nasrallah, one of the most influential figures in the region, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut in September 2024. His death sent shockwaves throughout Lebanon and beyond, …
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