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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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Iran, Russia to Launch Joint Naval Drill in Caspian Sea
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Iran, Russia to Launch Joint Naval Drill in Caspian Sea

Sunday 20 July 2025
Additionally, observers from other Caspian littoral states will attend, promoting transparency and regional cooperation. The primary objectives of CASAREX 2025 include improving search and rescue operations, fostering interoperability between participating navies, and strengthening maritime safety ...
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Iran’s Obtaining of Israeli Nuclear and Military Intelligence: 7 Strategic Impacts
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Iran’s Obtaining of Israeli Nuclear and Military Intelligence: 7 Strategic Impacts

Saturday 27 September 2025 ،
Iran has dealt a major intelligence blow to Israel whose impacts are expected to be painful. Alwaght- Earlier in June and a few days before the Israeli war on Iran, the Iranian Intelligence Ministry unveiled a complicated operation that led to transferring to the country a large number of documents ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Trump goes against all traditions, naming his ambassadors and envoys from among loyal circles rather than official institutions. Alwaght- In the US diplomatic tradition, the ambassadors and special envoys have usually been picked from professional diplomats, international affairs experts, and vetera ...
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Israel Killed 44 Journalists Sheltering in Gaza Tents
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Israel Killed 44 Journalists Sheltering in Gaza Tents

Monday 10 November 2025 ،
Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions, the Syndicate says attacks on journalists—and especially on tents located in humanitarian zones—constitute war crimes. Investigators also found no military activity near the targeted sites, rejecting Israeli claims of accidental strikes and ...
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
Additionally, enjoying massive transit capacities, Iran has special attraction to the Central Asian countries, preparing the ground for influence and expansion of economic and political cooperation in the region. 
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Grossi: Iran Still Holds Significant Amount of Highly Enriched Uranium
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Grossi: Iran Still Holds Significant Amount of Highly Enriched Uranium

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
IAEA Director Rafael Grossi says Iran still holds a significant portion of highly enriched uranium following the June attack ALWAGHT- IAEA Director Rafael Grossi says Iran still holds a significant portion of highly enriched uranium following the June attack. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tol ...
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Trump Administration Pushes Ahead with Saudi Nuclear Deal, Does Not Rule Out Enrichment
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Trump Administration Pushes Ahead with Saudi Nuclear Deal, Does Not Rule Out Enrichment

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
Additional Protocol with the International Atomic Energy Agency, which allows more intrusive inspections, but the administration has signaled it may proceed without that requirement. Saudi officials argue the kingdom has uranium resources and the right to develop a full nuclear fuel cycle, a positi ...
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
As water crisis grows more serious, regional tensions may be given a reason to escalate. Alwaght- West Asia and North Africa regions are facing growing water crisis. Now around 60 percent of their population is suffering from water tensions. A recent report by International Water Management Institut ...
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From Gaza to Iran: Commonalities of the US-Israeli War Crimes
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From Gaza to Iran: Commonalities of the US-Israeli War Crimes

Saturday 7 March 2026 ،
Additional Protocol I) concerning attacks on civilian targets, urban infrastructure, and threats to the lives of civilians in the country’s capital, as well as violations of the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precaution in armed conflicts. - Violation of the 1977 Convention c ...
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Environmental Terrorism: The Hidden Aspect of American-Israeli War on Iran
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Environmental Terrorism: The Hidden Aspect of American-Israeli War on Iran

Wednesday 8 April 2026 ،
Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, which provides absolute, reinforced protection for works and installations containing dangerous forces, including nuclear power plants. The article explicitly prohibits any attack that could release such forces and cause heavy civilian casualties. In ...

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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.