Amir Ali Hajizadeh: The Aerospace Commander of the IRGC Introduction Amir Ali Hajizadeh (March 21, 1961 – June 23, 1404) was one of the most prominent military figures in the Islamic Republic of Iran, serving as a brigadier general in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the commander of its Aerospace Force from 2009 until his death. Known for …
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Mohammad Hossein Afshardi (Mohammad Bagheri): A Military Life Shaped by War and Strategy Introduction Mohammad Hossein Afshardi, more widely known by his wartime and official name, Mohammad Bagheri, was one of the most prominent military commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Born in 1939 (1960 AD) and martyred on June 13, 1404 (June 3, 2025 AD), Bagheri rose through …
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A ceremony marking the third day of the passing of Ahmad Hashemi Rafsanjani, the brother of the late Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (RA), was held with the presence of numerous prominent political, cultural, and religious figures. The event served as both a memorial and a tribute to a family that has played a pivotal role in Iran’s contemporary history. Among …
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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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