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On the 25th anniversary of Resistance and Liberation Day, Hezbollah's Secretary-General Sheikh Qassem reflected on Lebanon’s transformation, the role of the Resistance, and the need to end the Israeli aggression.
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Tehran University Prof. Mohammad Marandi on the growing relations between Iran and certain
In an exclusive interview for Al Mayadeen, Tehran University Professor Mohammad Marandi discussed Iran's strategic efforts, under late President Raisi, to cultivate stronger political, economic, and cultural ties with countries outside the Western sphere, particularly in the Global South. Marandi highlighted the benefits of this approach, such as reduced dependence on the West, increased trade opportunities, and diplomatic successes.
