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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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IRGC Warns Enemies of Decisive Response to Future Aggression
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IRGC Warns Enemies of Decisive Response to Future Aggression

Monday 17 August 2026
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to respond firmly to any new threat or act of aggression ALWAGHT- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed to respond firmly to any new threat or act of aggression. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a statement m ...
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Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?
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Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is the US Involved?

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
Salehi, Abdol Majid Dashtian, and Omran Behrusheyan, were taken alive by Qatari forces. Yet despite all diplomatic efforts and follow-ups, the Qatari government has so far refused to allow visits, interviews, or any contact between the captives and their families or responsible officials, a matter t ...
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Martyred Leader’s Vision Fuels Iran’s Rising Defense Power
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Martyred Leader’s Vision Fuels Iran’s Rising Defense Power

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
Ali Khamenei. The Iranian Ministry of Defense issued a statement commemorating the 40th day after the martyrdom of Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, highlighting his unwavering commitment to strengthening the nation's defense capabilities. According to the Ministry, the martyred Leader cons ...
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Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Oil Sanctions Are Lifted
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Strait of Hormuz to Remain Closed Until Oil Sanctions Are Lifted

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until oil sanctions are removed ALWAGHT- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until oil sanctions are removed, frozen Ira ...
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Johnson Reveals 30 Suicide Attempts Aboard USS Lincoln in Exclusive Report
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Johnson Reveals 30 Suicide Attempts Aboard USS Lincoln in Exclusive Report

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
Escalating military, economic, and political pressures on the US ALWAGHT- Escalating military, economic, and political pressures on the US, combined with the fallout from the Hormuz confrontation and Iran's adoption of a more aggressive posture, suggest that an extended conflict would progressiv ...
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Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?
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Iran’s Central Bank Governor in Iraq: Where is Settling $11 Billion Iraqi Debt to Iran Going?

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
Ali Faleh al-Zaydi to discuss bilateral economic and financial matters. The visit aims to negotiate the release of roughly $11 billion in Iranian assets and claims in Iraq, while also boosting trade flows between the two countries. According to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s offi ...
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Yemen Announces Three Military Measures to Counter Saudi Escalation
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Yemen Announces Three Military Measures to Counter Saudi Escalation

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
Yemen’s Armed Forces declare a “blockade for blockade” policy, targeting Saudi military buildups while vowing to defend Yemen’s sovereignty ALWAGHT- Yemen’s Armed Forces declare a “blockade for blockade” policy, targeting Saudi military buildups while vowing to defend Yemen’s ...
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Annexation Will Never Succeed; Israel’s Downfall Is Inevitable
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Annexation Will Never Succeed; Israel’s Downfall Is Inevitable

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani, says Israeli annexation is not an option ALWAGHT- Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani, says Israeli annexation is not ...
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Araghchi: Iran War Has Reshaped Regional Security Equations
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Araghchi: Iran War Has Reshaped Regional Security Equations

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
Iran’s foreign minister said the war had transformed regional security perceptions ALWAGHT- Iran’s foreign minister said the war had transformed regional security perceptions, leading Arab states to recognize that lasting security should be collective and regionally driven rather than reliant ...
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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference
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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
Ghalibaf honored the legacy of martyred Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad ALWAGHT- Ghalibaf honored the legacy of martyred Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad, while discussing plans for talks with senior Iraqi officials. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghe ...

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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.