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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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Where have American Forces and Military Equipment Gone after Iraq Withdrawal?
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Where have American Forces and Military Equipment Gone after Iraq Withdrawal?

Saturday 3 October 2026
The US appears to have fully removed forces and equipment from Iraq to Jordan and other allies under agreement with Baghdad. Alwaght- The US military pull-out of Iraq on September 30 marked an end to a 23-year-long occupation period. A major part of the American forces had been withdrawn over the pa ...
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US Military Withdrawal not End of US Iraq Presence, Iran Needs Long-term Iraq Strategy: Expert
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US Military Withdrawal not End of US Iraq Presence, Iran Needs Long-term Iraq Strategy: Expert

Saturday 3 October 2026 ،
The US will work to deepen its non-military influence in Iraq, mainly in economy and decision-making areas. Alwaght- West Asia affairs expert Sayyed Hadi Afghahi in an interview with Alwaght pointed to the American military withdrawal from Iraq, saying that this is not an end to the American presenc ...
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Iran Dismantles Four US-Israeli-Backed Sabotage Networks in Southern Province
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Iran Dismantles Four US-Israeli-Backed Sabotage Networks in Southern Province

Saturday 3 October 2026 ،
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says its agents have detained 31 individuals allegedly involved in four organized networks ALWAGHT- Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says its agents have detained 31 individuals allegedly involved in four organized networks backed by the United States and Israel. The m ...
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Iranian Armed Forces Maintain Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Armed Forces Maintain Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz

Wednesday 7 October 2026 ،
Brigadier General Naghdi, a senior Iranian commander, said Tehran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and under the Armed Forces’ control ALWAGHT- Brigadier General Naghdi, a senior Iranian commander, said Tehran will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and under the Armed Forces’ control until ...
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
Israel is increasingly working to broaden its naval power amid shifting regional conflicts and challenges. Alwaght- Though the Israeli regime is considered an air power in West Asia and North Africa, its geographical position, economic dependence on the sea routes, and serious limits in territorial ...
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Iran Deploys More Than 50 Military Units Along Its Borders, Army Commander Says
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Iran Deploys More Than 50 Military Units Along Its Borders, Army Commander Says

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
More than 50 combat and support units have been stationed along Iran’s borders to safeguard the country’s security ALWAGHT- Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi, commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, has announced that more than 50 combat and support units have been stationed along Iran&r ...
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Yemen’s Missile Lock on Saudi Airports Deals Blows to Kingdom’s Aviation Industry
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Yemen’s Missile Lock on Saudi Airports Deals Blows to Kingdom’s Aviation Industry

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
Ansarullah movement has adopted infrastructure-for-infrastructure equation in a push to break Saudi air embargo. Alwaght- Yemen war is changing fast and witnessing a dramatic turn, so much so that not only the geography of internal balance of power has transformed, but also the type of tension equat ...
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Taliban Investment in Iran’s Chabahar Port: Opportunity or Challenge?
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Taliban Investment in Iran’s Chabahar Port: Opportunity or Challenge?

Sunday 11 October 2026 ،
Iran is working to involve other parties in its economic projects to benefit from a network of regional corridors. Alwaght- In recent days, reports of Iran leasing lands in southern Iran to Afghanistan has ignited reactions online. But the reality is different from from what has been circulated by s ...
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Araghchi Urges Global Accountability for Environmental Destruction During Wars
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Araghchi Urges Global Accountability for Environmental Destruction During Wars

Sunday 11 October 2026 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for stronger international action to protect the environment during armed conflicts ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for stronger international action to protect the environment during armed conflicts, warning against usin ...
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Pakistan, Turkey Unreluctant to Directly Join Yemen War, Syria’s Al-Jolani Risks Sending Forces to Death in Yemen: Expert
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Pakistan, Turkey Unreluctant to Directly Join Yemen War, Syria’s Al-Jolani Risks Sending Forces to Death in Yemen: Expert

Tuesday 13 October 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia is desperate to get otherd on board in its war on Yemen, but its allies have their own reservations. Alwaght- War in Yemen has become the center of gravity of regional and international developments as its aspects are fast expanding. While the Yemeni forces are tightening the noose in a ...

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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.