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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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How’s Iran War Exposed Israel Weakness?
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How’s Iran War Exposed Israel Weakness?

Tuesday 23 June 2026
The war showed that Israel does not have the upper hand as it is claimed and its opponents have advanced militarily. Alwaght- Since the foundation of the Israeli regime in the occupied Palestinian territories, the Israeli officials have always defined themselves as an invincible and self-sufficient ...
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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy
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Security Belts from Lebanon to Syria: Objectives and Consequences of New Israeli Strategy

Thursday 25 June 2026 ،
Defense Minister Israel Katz, who has made it crystal clear that the regime would not just push Hezbollah fighters north of the Litani River, it intends to dismantle the entire support environment along the border strip. According to Israeli military reports, the plan entails razing every Lebanese v ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
Iran and Pakistan share many commonalities and can play a key role in the emerging regional order. Alwaght- A few hours after the first round of Geneva talks between Tehran and Washington, the region's diplomatic scene saw a flurry of official visits. In the day’s headline event, Islamabad ...
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World Militaries Copying Iran Model for Drone Power
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World Militaries Copying Iran Model for Drone Power

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back laid out the vision, saying that every soldier should carry a drone as their second personal weapon. Speaking to Sputnik, he stressed that drones are no longer the exclusive domain of specialized units, they must become a standard combat tool across the entire military. ...
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Rubio’s Difficult Mission to Save "Petrodollar Order" in Persian Gulf
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Rubio’s Difficult Mission to Save "Petrodollar Order" in Persian Gulf

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
The top US diplomat toured Persian Gulf to ensure Arab monarchies of continued Washington support. But thus may prove a hard job. Alwaght- The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has toured Persian Gulf for the first time since the war with Iran and signing the peace deal with Tehran. Visiting the thr ...
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World
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Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
Shiites and freedom seekers across the world marked Ashura with mourning ceremonies and lectures. Alwaght- As the days of Ashura mourning arrive, followers of Imam Hussein's school of freedom around the world have held various ceremonies honoring the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the martyrs ...
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Battle for Hormuz: Why’s Recent US-Iran Trade of Fire Decisive?
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Battle for Hormuz: Why’s Recent US-Iran Trade of Fire Decisive?

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
The US and Iran are in a confrontation that will determine who is the boss in the Strait of Hormuz, which may may also determine the final winner of war. Alwaght- The trade of fire in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz on Saturday and Sunday should not be regarded as transient developments caused ...
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Qalibaf Refuses IAEA Entry to Bombed Nuclear Sites
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Qalibaf Refuses IAEA Entry to Bombed Nuclear Sites

Friday 3 July 2026 ،
Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf denied reports that the IAEA would inspect bombed nuclear sites ALWAGHT- Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf denied reports that the IAEA would inspect bombed nuclear sites, saying inspections ...
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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 ،
Defense Minister Israel Katz doubled down, insisting troops would not pull back, even under US pressure. So what is really playing out behind this billboard battle is a far deeper confrontation. And the symbolism cuts especially deep: Beirut's airport road, which cuts through the southern subur ...
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Ghalibaf Calls for Diplomacy to Secure Battlefield Successes
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Ghalibaf Calls for Diplomacy to Secure Battlefield Successes

Sunday 5 July 2026 ،
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said diplomacy should be used to consolidate military gains and be underpinned by robust defense capabilities ALWAGHT- During a meeting with Hamas political leader Mohammad Darwish on Sunday, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said diplomacy should be used to consol ...

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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.