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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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With His Move against Arms of Resistance Groups, Iraq’s Al-Sadr is Playing in Trump’s Game
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With His Move against Arms of Resistance Groups, Iraq’s Al-Sadr is Playing in Trump’s Game

Sunday 31 May 2026
The US and some home players press for dissolution of resistance forces apposed to its military occupation of Iraq and standing ready against possible re-rise of ISIS. Alwaght- As Iraq moved across the tough political crisis surrounding the government formation, the restriction of arms to the govern ...
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Israel Invades Lebanon: While Hezbollah Fighting, Lebanon’s Govt. Waiting Mirage of Talks
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Israel Invades Lebanon: While Hezbollah Fighting, Lebanon’s Govt. Waiting Mirage of Talks

Monday 1 June 2026 ،
Lebanese government calls for Hezbollah disarming while the latter is the only side standing against Israeli invasion. Alwaght- Exactly at a time the Lebanese president and prime minister are sitting in their offices and waiting for success of the Washington negotiations for end of the barbarous Isr ...
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Beirut of Two Frames: How Can We See the Real Lebanon?
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Beirut of Two Frames: How Can We See the Real Lebanon?

Sunday 7 June 2026 ،
While Lebanese government turning increasingly hostile to resistance, Hezbollah which represents true Lebanon will insists on defense against Israeli occupation. Alwaght- These days, Lebanon more than any other time in recent years is narrated in two different and sometimes contrasting ways. These t ...
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Impossible to Disarm and Dissolve Iraqi Resistance, US Pushing to Obliterate Resistance in the Region: Expert
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Impossible to Disarm and Dissolve Iraqi Resistance, US Pushing to Obliterate Resistance in the Region: Expert

Monday 15 June 2026 ،
Iraqi resistance is wearing a new face by pursuing a political path. Alwaght- At a meeting titled the prospects of the Iraq's resistance in the light of the statement of the Shiite Coordination Framework about the need for the Public Mobilization Forces to cut off relations to the partisan and p ...
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American Diplomatic Coup in Baghdad: What’s Driving US Special Envoy’s Visit to Iraq?
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American Diplomatic Coup in Baghdad: What’s Driving US Special Envoy’s Visit to Iraq?

Friday 19 June 2026 ،
The US government is pushing to dictate a new architecture of relations with Iraq that will revolve on sidelining resistance forces. Alwaght- The visit to Baghdad and Erbil of the US special envoy to Syria and Iraq Thomas Barrack should be regarded as going beyond a simple diplomatic meeting and act ...
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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community
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Crackdown on Muharram: Taliban Continue Religious Suppression of Shiite Community

Monday 22 June 2026 ،
The Shiites are facing crackdown from the Taliban government just because they mark their religious ceremonies. Alwaght- With the arrival of month of Muharram, mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, have started across the Muslim world. In Afghanistan, this year like ...
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?
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A Ticking Bomb in Beirut: What’s Behind Israeli-Lebanese Deal?

Sunday 28 June 2026 ،
The Israeli regime struck a deal with Lebanon’s government that legitimizes its occupation and likely to bring civil war to Lebanon. Alwaght- After five rounds of Israeli-Lebanese talks in Washington, the two finally struck a deal on Friday. The agreement was fast to cause outrage in Lebanon, with t ...
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Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered
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Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
New Iraqi government says the crackdown on corrupt officials will strongly continue until rights of public are restored. Alwaght- Sunday morning, the Iraqi capital Baghdad woke up with the biggest security operation of recent years. The operation opened inside and around the Green Zone and a number ...
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New Security Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz: Why’s Oman Cautious?
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New Security Arrangements in Strait of Hormuz: Why’s Oman Cautious?

Tuesday 30 June 2026 ،
Iran is pressing ahead with its plan to exercise sovereign authority over Strait of Hormuz, but Oman has its own reservations. Alwaght- After signing the MoU between Iran and the US, vessel transit in the Strait of Hormuz has taken a rising trend. According to the deal, Tehran commits to cooperate f ...
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community
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Clash of Billboards in Lebanon Reveals Deepening Gap between Govt. and Shiite Community

Saturday 4 July 2026 ،
Lebanese government was fast to remove Hezbollah signs, but remains indifferent to its duties towards southern regions. Alwaght- Lebanon's interior minister ordered the removal of billboards bearing images of Iran's martyred leader and his successor from Beirut's streets. The move may lo ...

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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.