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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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Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?
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Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?

Friday 8 August 2025
Airdrops were first used during World War II to provide food to besieged forces and have since become a vital tool for humanitarian aid. The United Nations first used the method in 1973. However, according to the 2021 World Food Programme report, airdrops are considered a “last resort” ...
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
Air Force has a half-century-old tanker aircraft (a Boeing 707) that flew about 600 aerial refueling missions during the recent confrontation with Iran. However, since these tankers were in short supply, some Israeli aircraft were refueled by American tankers. Israel is seeking to receive new Boeing ...
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Israeli Forces Push Forward in Quneitra in New Breach of Syria’s Sovereignty
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Israeli Forces Push Forward in Quneitra in New Breach of Syria’s Sovereignty

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
Israeli forces entered multiple towns and villages in Syria’s strategically important southwestern province of Quneitra ALWAGHT- Israeli forces entered multiple towns and villages in Syria’s strategically important southwestern province of Quneitra, setting up checkpoints and conducting search ...
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) failed to protect Lebanese territory from constant Israeli aggression, and these forces have never been an obstacle to the Israeli regime's plans and actions in Lebanon. These facts convinced Hezbollah that only by relying on domestic power and developing military stre ...
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Netanyahu recently outlined five objectives for Gaza war, signaling that he has failed to fulfill his promises after nearly two years of war. Alwaght- It has been nearly two years since Gaza war began in October 2023. The war began with big promises and clear goals of the Israeli cabinet. Destroying ...
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Israel and Gaza War: Fear of Narrative Replacing Fear of Field
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Israel and Gaza War: Fear of Narrative Replacing Fear of Field

Wednesday 13 August 2025 ،
The Israeli regime is killing the journalists to silence their voice as they narrate to the world its crimes in Gaza. Alwaght- Since its founding, Israel has routinely suppressed and assassinated journalists to cover up its crimes in occupied Palestine. This policy has reached unprecedented levels i ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
Forces, which is a powerful security arm for Iraq and was founded in opposition to ISIS in 2014, require greater sensitivity among Iraqi government officials, and this could be part of the talks between Larijani and Iraqi officials. Message of Larijani's Lebanon visit  As the next stop, L ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
Lebanese government under the American duress is pushing for Hezbollah disarming, but the resistance movement had a strong popular base and key security role. Alwaght- On August 5, the Lebanese cabinet held a session led by President Joseph Aoun. The most important agenda of the session was restrict ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Forces (YPG), reported Al-Akhbar. During the conference, the participants called for a federal government in Syria with a new constitution and cultural and racial independence. Damascus said the meeting was driven by separatist motivations and it decided not to take part in next round in Paris.&nbs ...
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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 ،
Forces (PMF) law and not paying the salaries of the anti-terror organization's forces. He knows well that he owes his support for the position of prime minister to the support of these groups and that any shrinkage in their support could lead to the loss of this position. Therefore, on the eve ...

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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.