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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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Netanyahu’s Push for Longer War Can Kill More Prisoners
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Netanyahu’s Push for Longer War Can Kill More Prisoners

Sunday 29 December 2024
Defense Minister Yisrael Katz, who recently told military commanders in southern Gaza that Israel would maintain security control over the Strip through measures including buffer zones and checkpoints. Hamas has been demanding an end to the war and a complete withdrawal of the occupiers from the Str ...
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France Announces Airstrikes on ISIS Positions in Syria
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France Announces Airstrikes on ISIS Positions in Syria

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Defense Ministry reports that Rafale fighter jets and US-made Reaper drones dropped seven bombs on two ISIS military targets in central Syria ALWAGHT- The French Defense Ministry reports that Rafale fighter jets and US-made Reaper drones dropped seven bombs on two ISIS military targets in central Sy ...
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?
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Will ISIS Resurge as a Threat?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Defense Committee, confirmed that “ISIS’s military aspect has ended, but its sleeper cells are still present in certain areas that it has chosen as safe havens and starting points for its fresh activities.” ISIS is still present in Iraq, and its members are estimated between 3,000 ...
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria
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Over 100 Dead as US and Turkish Proxies Clash in Syria

Sunday 5 January 2025 ،
Defense Minister Yaşar Guler recently announced plans to disarm SDF militants and transfer their weapons to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), which currently governs parts of Syria. The situation is further complicated by international involvement. Germany and France, representing the EU, have emphasized ...
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Defense Minister: Iran Commands Skies, Promises Decisive Strikes and Surprises
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Defense Minister: Iran Commands Skies, Promises Decisive Strikes and Surprises

Monday 13 January 2025 ،
Iran’s defense minister has praised the advanced capabilities of the country’s Armed Forces, particularly in air defense and naval warfare ALWAGHT- Iran’s defense minister has praised the advanced capabilities of the country’s Armed Forces, particularly in air defense and naval warfare. ...
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Lavrov: Russia-Iran Agreement Not Aimed at Any Other Nations
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Lavrov: Russia-Iran Agreement Not Aimed at Any Other Nations

Tuesday 14 January 2025 ،
Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the upcoming partnership agreement with Iran aims to strengthen mutual capabilities ALWAGHT- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the upcoming partnership agreement with Iran aims to strengthen mutual capabilities and is not directed against a ...
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
Hezbollah remains a decisive force in Lebanese politics despite challenges ahead especially after assassination of its chief and commanders. Alwaght- After years of political stalemate in Lebanon over election of a president, the Lebanese groups finally reached a consensus on Joseph Aoun to fill the ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Iran and Russia are set to up their partnership at all levels amid fast-changing global equations. Alwaght- While only a few days are left before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the president of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate the ...
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General Bagheri Arrives in Islamabad for Bilateral Discussions
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General Bagheri Arrives in Islamabad for Bilateral Discussions

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif.
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Iran Army Ground Forces Initiate Comprehensive Security and Counterterrorism Drills
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Iran Army Ground Forces Initiate Comprehensive Security and Counterterrorism Drills

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh emphasized the readiness of Iran’s Armed Forces to secure the nation’s skies and deliver decisive responses to adversaries. The drills reflect Iran’s continuous efforts to enhance its military strength in accordance with directive ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures