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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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Leader to Students: Live Like Imam Hussein and Follow His Steps
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Leader to Students: Live Like Imam Hussein and Follow His Steps

Wednesday 6 September 2023
Iran’s Leader says the Imam Hussein is a model of salvation that needs to be followed. Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has advised Iranian youth to stick to the path of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam, and not to be diverted by “satanic attractions”. ...
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Security Agreement Implementation Brings Iraqi FM to Tehran
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Security Agreement Implementation Brings Iraqi FM to Tehran

Sunday 17 September 2023 ،
Hussein visited Iran to discuss implementing security agreement that will see Iraqi government eliminating terrorists from Iran border with Kurdistan region. Alwaght- A week after the magnificent Arbaeen ceremony that was a harbinger of historical unity and friendship of the two nations of Iran and ...
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Backfiring Policy: Gen. Soleimani Assassination Broke US, not Resistance Camp, Back
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Backfiring Policy: Gen. Soleimani Assassination Broke US, not Resistance Camp, Back

Saturday 6 January 2024 ،
The US strategists thought that General Soleimani assassination will wreak the Axis of Resistance, but now they understand they were absolutely wrong. Alwaght- Four years after assassination of Iran’s General Qassam Soleimani and a number of his comrades, signs of desperation and incapability ...
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With US Defying Calls for Withdrawal, Will Iraq Become Insecure?
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With US Defying Calls for Withdrawal, Will Iraq Become Insecure?

Thursday 18 January 2024 ،
The Americans refuse to remove military forces from Iraq and are set to deploy more troops to the country. Alwaght- At a time West Asia conditions are highly destabilized and tense, some sources talk about an American decision to deploy more troops to the region. CBS News reported that the US will s ...
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Way of Al-Aqsa: This Year’s Arbaeen Procession Embraces Palestinian Liberation Agenda More Than Ever
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Way of Al-Aqsa: This Year’s Arbaeen Procession Embraces Palestinian Liberation Agenda More Than Ever

Tuesday 13 August 2024 ،
This year, Arsbaeen procession is grabbed by Palestinian developments and awareness to the Palestinian cause grows broader. Alwaght- This year, the Arbaeen of Imam Hussein is being marked differently given the Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. Millions of pilgrims who are joining the largest human congregat ...
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Pakistan and Iran Boosting Strategic Ties Under Arbaeen Cooperation
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Pakistan and Iran Boosting Strategic Ties Under Arbaeen Cooperation

Wednesday 16 July 2025 ،
An alliance seems emerging between Iran and Pakistan in response to unbridled Israeli actions. Alwaght- The Arbaeen as one of the world’s biggest religious ceremonies every year brings millions of pilgrims from various countries, especially Iran and Pakistan, to Iraq. On the eve of this grand ...
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
The PMF as a key security force in Iraq is extensively securing the annual congregation of Arbaeen. Alwaght- An armed group that came to birth from a religious call, or fatwa, to fight ISIS organization has today grown up to become a fully-fledged military force, and it seems that it is now a pillar ...
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Arbaeen 2025 Showcases a Stronger, More United Axis of Resistance
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Arbaeen 2025 Showcases a Stronger, More United Axis of Resistance

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
The religious congregation this year is a bold display of unity of Resistance nations amid wars and crises. Alwaght- In recent years, Arbaeen has not only become the world's largest religious congregation but also emerged as a pivotal force in West Asia's security and political landscape, un ...
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Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert
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Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert

Wednesday 13 August 2025 ،
The 12-day war proved to the US and Israel that Iran is capable of defending itself and war with it is not a piece of cake. Alwaght- The 12-day war Israel waged against Iran in June not only failed to meet the goals of the aggressors, but also transformed the regional atmosphere in favor of Iran. Te ...
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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 ،
Senior Iranian diplomat made it clear that Iran remains a key actor regionally and war has not destroyed an alliance it leads. Alwaght- Shortly after being appointed secretary-general of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani has launched a series of diplomatic moves. Following ...

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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.