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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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PGSA Declares Hormuz Strait Transit Currently ‘Not Possible’
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PGSA Declares Hormuz Strait Transit Currently ‘Not Possible’

Sunday 12 July 2026
According to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible ALWAGHT- According to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), passage through the Strait of Hormuz is currently not possible due to alleged recent illegal activities by US military ...
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Lindsey Graham’s Enduring Support for ‘Israel’ and His War-Focused Legacy
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Lindsey Graham’s Enduring Support for ‘Israel’ and His War-Focused Legacy

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
ALWAGHT- Lindsey Graham's death has reignited debate over the wars, foreign interventions, and strategic alliances that shaped his controversial political career, from Iraq to Gaza and Iran. The death of US Senator Lindsey Graham prompted an outpouring of tributes from US President Donald Trump ...
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IRGC Intercepts Cruise Missile Over Khorramabad During US Aggression
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IRGC Intercepts Cruise Missile Over Khorramabad During US Aggression

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
ALWAGHT- The interception is part of the IRGC's three-phase response to the US aggression against Iran. Iran's air defenses intercepted and shot down a cruise missile during what the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) described as a new US attack on Khorramabad in western Iran. The incid ...
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Multiple Projectiles Reportedly Strike Qeshm Island
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Multiple Projectiles Reportedly Strike Qeshm Island

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
ALWAGHT- More than 10 projectiles hit Qeshm Island on Sunday afternoon, according to the island's governor. Speaking on Sunday, Qeshm Island Governor Hossein Amir Teymouri said the island was struck by between 10 and 11 projectiles, with the impacts confined to military sites. He added that no ...
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What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?
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What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
Alwaght- Egypt which has as one of the most powerful African and Arab world armies has jumped in a new stage of military modernization by inaugurating The Octagon as its strategic command headquarters. The project is seen by Egyptian officials as the symbol of its future military. In the view of reg ...
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Oman Facing Tough Dilemma after Iran Duqm Port Message
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Oman Facing Tough Dilemma after Iran Duqm Port Message

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
Alwaght- Military clashes in the Persian Gulf in recent days and weeks display the fact that Iran will not back down from its position regarding the control of the Strait of Hormuz and that Tehran has made this issue one of the most important red lines and its strategic interests. The Islamic Republ ...
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Foreign Ministry Releases Statement Following Latest US Aggression
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Foreign Ministry Releases Statement Following Latest US Aggression

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
ALWAGHT- Iran's Foreign Ministry on Monday accused the United States of violating nearly every part of the ceasefire agreement, while strongly condemning a fresh series of US strikes carried out on Iranian territory over the past 24 hours. Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the late ...
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Iran Says Regional Support for US Will Have Consequences
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Iran Says Regional Support for US Will Have Consequences

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
Anbiya Central Headquarters said US aggression endangers maritime security ALWAGHT- The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said US aggression endangers maritime security and blamed Washington and its allies for escalating regional instability. Brigadier General Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson f ...
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IRGC: Iran Vows to Maintain Control of Strait of Hormuz
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IRGC: Iran Vows to Maintain Control of Strait of Hormuz

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
An IRGC spokesperson said Iran remains committed to preserving its sovereignty and control over the Strait of Hormuz ALWAGHT- An IRGC spokesperson said Iran remains committed to preserving its sovereignty and control over the Strait of Hormuz. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesperson for the ...
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
Alwaght- The US-Iran disputes were to be settled within a 60-day period following the agreement, and the initial deal that was signed on June 17 was planned to turn into a final one. But the field reality has put another path ahead of these adversaries. Just against the expectations not only the cla ...

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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.