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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 Ground Force Conducts Largest Operational Readiness Drill in Southwest Iran
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IRGC Ground Force Conducts Largest Operational Readiness Drill in Southwest Iran

Tuesday 18 February 2025
Iran’s IRGC Ground Force has launched its largest operational readiness drill in southwestern Iran to enhance combat preparedness against potential threats ALWAGHT- Iran’s IRGC Ground Force has launched its largest operational readiness drill in southwestern Iran to enhance combat preparedness ...
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Israel Still Holds Five Positions in South Lebanon Past Deadline
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Israel Still Holds Five Positions in South Lebanon Past Deadline

Tuesday 18 February 2025 ،
Army is gradually deploying, progress is slowed by the presence of explosives and damaged infrastructure. Meanwhile, Israeli tanks and vehicles have reportedly advanced into Kfar Chouba, transporting explosive materials for potential bombings in the area. Despite the ceasefire deadline, Israel anno ...
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake

Tuesday 18 February 2025 ،
Armed Forces.” The fact that the parliamentary sessions did not hit the quorum due to the boycott of MPs close to the resistance groups shows that the political weight of the pro-resistsnce groups in the parliament is heavy, and they can use political pressure to pass this law.  The PMF ...
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Lebanese Govt. Falls in American-Israeli Trap, Ignores Internal Priorities
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Lebanese Govt. Falls in American-Israeli Trap, Ignores Internal Priorities

Wednesday 19 February 2025 ،
Backlash is rising in Lebanon as government submits to Anti-Hezbollah American-Israeli dictates and closes eyes to internal crises. Alwaght- Recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin after his meeting with US Secretary of State Mark Rubio clearly demonstrate foreign efforts at work to turn t ...
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Israel Kills a Lebanese Citizen and Wounds Two Others in Border Villages
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Israel Kills a Lebanese Citizen and Wounds Two Others in Border Villages

Wednesday 19 February 2025 ،
Army post in Baraka Al-Naqqar, though no casualties were reported. Meanwhile, Israeli troops fired machine guns from the Israeli Radar Outpost at homes in the town of Shebaa, escalating tensions in the region. Israeli forces are also actively working to cut off a key road between the towns of Odeis ...
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Amid Re-emerging Gaps with US, What Are European Options against Trump?
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Amid Re-emerging Gaps with US, What Are European Options against Trump?

Thursday 20 February 2025 ،
Europe struggles between bowing to Trump or choosing the difficult and expensive option of building own army. Alwaght- Trump's controversial plan to end Ukraine war through agreement with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has worried the European leaders. The US Secretary of State Mark Rubi ...
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Iran and Qatar are working on bilateral ties, especially trade, and also discussing regional cases. Alwaght- Diplomatic visits of senior officials of countries play a substantial role in boosting bilateral ties, contribute to advancing common interests, and bring closer the views of countries on var ...
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Army Units Conduct Large-Scale Drill in Southeast Iran
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Army Units Conduct Large-Scale Drill in Southeast Iran

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Army launched a large-scale military exercise in southeastern regions of the country on Saturday ALWAGHT- The Iranian Army launched a large-scale military exercise in southeastern regions of the country on Saturday. Codenamed Zolfaqar 1403, the joint war game spans a vast area—from the northe ...
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The Russian FM Will Visit Tehran Soon for Key Bilateral and Regional Talks
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The Russian FM Will Visit Tehran Soon for Key Bilateral and Regional Talks

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Turkey, and Iran. The two nations have maintained strong ties, deepening their relationship despite Western sanctions. Their cooperation spans multiple sectors, including political, economic, and defense collaborations, reinforcing their strategic alliance. Ira ...
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A Massive Crowd Gathers in Beirut for The Funeral of Martyred Hezbollah Leaders
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A Massive Crowd Gathers in Beirut for The Funeral of Martyred Hezbollah Leaders

Sunday 23 February 2025 ،
Army and Internal Security Forces have implemented strict security measures, deploying 4,000 troops and 25,000 discipline squad members to manage the massive gathering. Additionally, 4,000 organizers are coordinating the event, with four field hospitals and over 70 ambulances stationed along the pro ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution