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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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Iran’s Foreign Minister Leaves Door Open to Potential Shift in Nuclear Policy
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Leaves Door Open to Potential Shift in Nuclear Policy

Saturday 30 November 2024
There is growing debate among various groups within Iran regarding a possible shift in the country’s long-established nuclear policy ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi revealed on Wednesday that there is growing debate among various groups within Iran regarding a possible shift in the c ...
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Turkey’s Neo-Ottomanism in Post-Assad Syria Stirring Regional Worry
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Turkey’s Neo-Ottomanism in Post-Assad Syria Stirring Regional Worry

Saturday 14 December 2024 ،
Regional countries are worried that Turkey adopts a monopolizing, ideological agenda in Syria. Alwaght- A week after collapse of government of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, each of regional countries take their specific stance on the developments in the Arab country. Turkish President Recep Ta ...
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Iran’s Army and IRGC will Conduct “Powerful” Joint Military Drills in the Coming Days, says Commander
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Iran’s Army and IRGC will Conduct “Powerful” Joint Military Drills in the Coming Days, says Commander

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
A senior Iranian commander has stated that the country’s armed forces will conduct "powerful" and comprehensive military drills ALWAGHT- A senior Iranian commander has stated that the country's armed forces will conduct powerful and comprehensive military drills involving both the Army and the I ...
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Iran Reveals New Ballistic Missile
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Iran Reveals New Ballistic Missile

Sunday 2 February 2025 ،
The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) on Sunday ALWAGHT- The Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) on Sunday. The E’temad (trust) ballistic missile was revealed during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's ...
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Beijing Agreement An Eastern Bulwark against Trump’s Threats to Iran
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Beijing Agreement An Eastern Bulwark against Trump’s Threats to Iran

Monday 17 March 2025 ،
Iran is playing the US with its global influence and partnership with effective Eastern powers. Alwaght- While the US President Donald Trump has mobilized every tool at his disposal to force Iran to the negotiating table with excessive conditions using the maximum pressure campaign, on the other sid ...
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?
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Where’s US Foreign Policy Heading under Erratic Trump?

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
Doctrine; a doctrine one of whose principles is maintaining geopolitical distance with Europe. Some members of Trump's administration, including Vice President J.D. Vance, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hexath, are critical of Europe. In recent discussions among members of Trump's administrat ...
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Yemen’s Air Defense a Tough Test for US Air Superiority
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Yemen’s Air Defense a Tough Test for US Air Superiority

Saturday 3 May 2025 ،
Air campaign against Yemen seems to be backfiring as Ansarullah Movement regularly shoots down US drones and fighter jets. Alwaght- While the US over the past two years has conducted hundreds of airstrikes on Yemen to destroy military infrastructure of Ansarullah resistance movement, it has not only ...
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
Iran has unveiled a new missile that can considerablely enhance its power to respond to the American threats. Alwaght- In recent years, the Islamic Republic of Iran has created a significant transformation in the security equations of the region by developing advanced missile and drone technologies, ...
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Iran Refuses US Zero-Enrichment Proposal, Warns Deal Could Fall Through
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Iran Refuses US Zero-Enrichment Proposal, Warns Deal Could Fall Through

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, firmly asserted that Tehran has no intention of ceasing its uranium enrichment ALWAGHT- Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, firmly asserted that Tehran has no intention of ceasing its uranium enrichment, labeling US calls for a complete halt as unr ...
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Army Commander: Iran Is Advancing Systems to Counter Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs)
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Army Commander: Iran Is Advancing Systems to Counter Micro Air Vehicles (MAVs)

Sunday 25 May 2025 ،
Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari, Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, stated that the Army has developed systems to counter micro air vehicles ALWAGHT- Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari, Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces, stated that the Army has developed systems to counter micr ...

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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.