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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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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges
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Tehran Meeting Further Step to Address Afghanistan Challenges

Monday 15 December 2025
Tehran with allies and Afghanistan neighbors held a meeting to help settle Afghanistan challenges, while the US is pushing to return to Central Asian country. Alwaght- Though after four years of the Taliban takeover of power in Afghanistan the world community is yet to recognize the group’s ru ...
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Three Vessels Struck by US Forces in The Eastern Pacific; Eight Fatalities Reported
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Three Vessels Struck by US Forces in The Eastern Pacific; Eight Fatalities Reported

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
Eight killed as US military targets three suspected drug-smuggling vessels in eastern Pacific operation ordered by Secretary Pete Hegseth ALWAGHT- Eight killed as US military targets three suspected drug-smuggling vessels in eastern Pacific operation ordered by Secretary Pete Hegseth. The United St ...
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Terrorist Attack at Checkpoint in Southeast Iran Leaves Three Policemen Martyred
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Terrorist Attack at Checkpoint in Southeast Iran Leaves Three Policemen Martyred

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
At least three Iranian police officers lost their lives in a firefight with unidentified attackers at a security checkpoint in Kerman ALWAGHT- At least three Iranian police officers lost their lives in a firefight with unidentified attackers at a security checkpoint in Kerman. An armed clash occurr ...
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Forces (SDF) who are on the one hand under the pressure of the March 10 agreement for integration into the Syrian army by the year’s end and on the other hand are being increasingly threatened by possible joint Turkish-Syrian military operation. Stalemate in the negotiations: From peace symbo ...
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Iran’s foreign minister called on the United States to respect Iran’s people and their political system ALWAGHT- Iran’s foreign minister called on the United States to respect Iran’s people and their political system, stating that military threats, sanctions, and pressure have proven ine ...
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
The death of three American forces in Syria has raised questions in Western capitals about capability of al-Sharaa to control Syria. Alwaght- The death of three American forces in Syria’s Palmyra attack has once again drawn the attention to the relations of the Trump administration and the new ...
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025 ،
Tehran and Moscow have many reasons to align, from energy cooperation to confronting Western sanctions and threats. Alwaght- On January 17, 2025, President Vladimir Putin of Russian and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran signed Tehran-Moscow Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation. The aim is ...
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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire
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US’s Objectives and Challenges in Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Hamas insists on key role in decision-making post-war as it enjoys popularity, but US wants to disarm and marginalize it. Alwaght- Amid the increasing Israeli attacks on Gaza and violation of the ceasefire, the guarantors of the Sharm El-Sheikh deal decided to hold a meeting to discuss the situation ...
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Israeli Troops Enter Southwestern Syria, Set Up Security Checkpoints
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Israeli Troops Enter Southwestern Syria, Set Up Security Checkpoints

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
With tensions mounting along the Golan Heights border, Israeli troops entered southwestern Quneitra province in Syria and established temporary checkpoints ALWAGHT- With tensions mounting along the Golan Heights border, Israeli troops entered southwestern Quneitra province in Syria and established t ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Forces (RSF) rebels fighting regular Sudanese army. According to reports, labyrinthine network of deals and weapons investments are organized by Mohammed Dahlan, the advisor to the UAE president Mohammad bin Zayed. Dahlan, who has Serbian citizenship and luxury properties in this country, is activ ...

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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.