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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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Are Akkar Blast, Central Bank Move Meant to Rekindle Lebanon Crisis?
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Are Akkar Blast, Central Bank Move Meant to Rekindle Lebanon Crisis?

Friday 20 August 2021
As new government nears its formation, some sides in Lebanon and outside it seek to destabilize the country to kill it unborn. Alwaght- The unprecedented economic crisis in Lebanon in recent years has had a significant impact on the living conditions of people, reducing incomes amid massive inflatio ...
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What’s Motivated Saudi-Lebanese Diplomatic Crisis?
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What’s Motivated Saudi-Lebanese Diplomatic Crisis?

Sunday 31 October 2021 ،
Riyadh is afraid that other regional states follow Beirut in criticism against Yemen war and thus lose its regional influence. Alwaght- The political tension between Saudi Arabia and Lebanon that was triggered by remarks of the Lebanese Minister of Information George Kurdahi who questioned the ...
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Fatah Alliance Calls for Complete Removal of US Troops from Iraq
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Fatah Alliance Calls for Complete Removal of US Troops from Iraq

Sunday 26 December 2021 ،
Iraq’s second-largest primary bloc, Fateh Alliance, called for complete withdrawal of American forces from Iraqi soil. Alwaght- Iraq's second-largest primary bloc, Fateh Alliance, called for complete withdrawal of American forces from Iraqi soil. Hadi al-Ameri, the head of the political coaliti ...
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Hariri, Saudi Arabia’s Decayed Last Shot in Lebanese Politics
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Hariri, Saudi Arabia’s Decayed Last Shot in Lebanese Politics

Saturday 14 May 2022 ،
The Saudis are desperately seeking to return Hariri to politics to avoid a loss to Hezbollah that puts an end to their sway over Lebanon. Alwaght- The Lebanese parliamentary elections are set to be held on May 15 while the Saudis are angry that the electoral lists do not contain their favorable figu ...
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Iraqi Groups Launch Drone Strikes against US Base
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Iraqi Groups Launch Drone Strikes against US Base

Saturday 21 October 2023 ،
Iraqi resistance forces have waged a drone strike against an airbase housing the American troops in the Kurdistan region in the north of the Arab country. Alwaght- Iraqi resistance forces have waged a drone strike against an airbase housing the American troops in the Kurdistan region in the north of ...
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Rockets Target Ain al-Asad Air Base Housing US Forces in Western Iraq
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Rockets Target Ain al-Asad Air Base Housing US Forces in Western Iraq

Sunday 22 October 2023 ،
A barrage of rockets has reportedly targeted Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq’s western province of Anbar, where American military forces and trainers are stationed on alleged training and advisory missions. Alwaght- A barrage of rockets has reportedly targeted Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq’s weste ...
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The US Conducts Large-Scale Transfers of Troops and Weapons from Iraq to Syria
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The US Conducts Large-Scale Transfers of Troops and Weapons from Iraq to Syria

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
Al-Harir base near Erbil, Iraq, to Al-Hasakah, Syria. The sources stated that the US special forces, stationed at Al-Harir for the past five months, have vacated their positions and transferred heavy equipment to a base near Al-Hasakah. Reports suggest this covert operation is intended to reinforc ...
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Seven Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Dara’a, Southwestern Syria
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Seven Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Dara’a, Southwestern Syria

Tuesday 25 March 2025 ،
At least seven people were killed and several others injured when Israeli military forces attacked a residential neighborhood in Syria ALWAGHT- At least seven people were killed and several others injured when Israeli military forces attacked a residential neighborhood in Syria’s southwestern ...
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
Al-Harir Air Base in Iraq: Despite the reduction of the US military presence in Iraq, this base continues to house US military advisors and is vulnerable to Iranian missile attacks. Threats to the US naval fleet in the Persian Gulf  The US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain: This fleet, which is responsi ...
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
Al-Harir base in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, all other US military facilities have been handed over to the Iraqi army. The first phase of the gradual, two-stage troop withdrawal, initially slated to conclude in September 2025, was completed last December. The second phase, extending to September 2026, ...

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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.