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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 Are the Consequences of American and Israeli Interceptor Missiles Drain?
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What Are the Consequences of American and Israeli Interceptor Missiles Drain?

Saturday 2 August 2025
2026 predict 32-37 missiles. High cost: Each THAAD missile costs about $10-15 million, and replacing hundreds of spent missiles will cost billions of dollars. Estimates suggest that filling the American missile reserves again would take at least 2-3 years, and during this time a security gap will ...
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Israeli-Egyptian Gas Contract a Win-Lose Deal
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Israeli-Egyptian Gas Contract a Win-Lose Deal

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
2026 with the annual shipment of 20 billion cubic meters after the construction of new pipelines. The second stage will be the export of the remaining 110 billion cubic meters after the development of the Leviathan gas field and the construction of a new pipeline through the Nitsana crossing. Accord ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
Analysis

Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
2026, the plan to disarm Hezbollah has now been put forward at a crucial time to tip the scales of political power in Lebanon. Therefore, some political parties back Hezbollah’s disarmament with the aim of changing the equations in the upcoming vote. On the other hand, Hezbollah believes that ...
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US-led Coalition to Leave Iraq by September, Says Prime Minister’s Aide
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US-led Coalition to Leave Iraq by September, Says Prime Minister’s Aide

Monday 18 August 2025 ،
2026. While coalition forces will leave, Iraq intends to maintain advisory and capacity-building cooperation with international partners. The move reflects Baghdad’s broader strategy to normalize relations with the United States and coalition countries, transitioning from multilateral militar ...
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Iran Preparing to Deploy Initial ‘Martyr Soleimani’ Satellites by March
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Iran Preparing to Deploy Initial ‘Martyr Soleimani’ Satellites by March

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
2026. Iranian Space Agency chief Hassan Salarieh announced that the Martyr Soleimani project will be the country’s first narrowband satellite constellation, designed entirely with local expertise to expand Internet of Things (IoT) services. The plan involves building and deploying about 20 sa ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
2026. A US security official said: “This is not a large-scale operation, but it responds carefully to the new map of security threats in and around Iraq.” The exit can be examined from various political, security and strategic angles to fully clarify its dimensions and consequences. Fa ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
Analysis

Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
2026. This clause is the main point of disagreement: for Lebanon and its allies, any reference to the exit timetable could be seen as a negative message and a green light for Israel. Stances of Lebanese army and government In his official announcement, President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon called for c ...
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert
Interview

US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert

Saturday 6 September 2025 ،
2026, when the remaining forces will withdraw. However, from the remarks of the American, as well as Iraqi, officials we can not draw a clear and certain future about the US military forces in Iraq. Alwaght has discussed the issue with Javad Masoumi, an expert of Iraqi political affairs.  The ...
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Lebanese President Urges US to Push Israel Out of Southern Lebanon
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Lebanese President Urges US to Push Israel Out of Southern Lebanon

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
2026. Despite the November 2024 ceasefire, Israel continues near-daily strikes in southern Lebanon, claiming to target Hezbollah, and still occupies five border outposts. Hezbollah officials, including MP Hasan Ezzeddine, rejected efforts to disarm the resistance, asserting that its weapons remain ...
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Report Suggests China-Iran Deal May Resolve Energy Problems
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Report Suggests China-Iran Deal May Resolve Energy Problems

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
2026. Combining imported solar technology with domestic knowledge-based production is crucial for overcoming the energy crisis and transitioning toward a green economy. The 7,000-megawatt project with China offers a significant opportunity, but achieving a sustainable renewable energy future depend ...

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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.