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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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Revenge for Martyred Leader Makes A New Pillar of Asymmetrical Deterrence
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Revenge for Martyred Leader Makes A New Pillar of Asymmetrical Deterrence

Saturday 11 July 2026
Iran is adding a new factor of power, one that is driven by public demand for revenge for martyrdom of its Supreme Leader. Alwaght- The joint American-Israeli war against Iran, known as Ramadan War in Iran, marks a turning point in the transformation of the classic concept of deterrence. Having star ...
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What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?
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What Does Egypt Seek Behind The Octagon Project?

Sunday 12 July 2026 ،
Global Firepower, Egypt is the world's 19th most powerful armies. However, many Arab think tanks believe that The Octagon is not merely for military operations management, but is part of Cairo's new geopolitical strategy. Egypt's state-run Al-Ahram daily, citing security experts, frame ...
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IRGC: Iran Vows to Maintain Control of Strait of Hormuz
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IRGC: Iran Vows to Maintain Control of Strait of Hormuz

Monday 13 July 2026 ،
An IRGC spokesperson said Iran remains committed to preserving its sovereignty and control over the Strait of Hormuz ALWAGHT- An IRGC spokesperson said Iran remains committed to preserving its sovereignty and control over the Strait of Hormuz. Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi, spokesperson for the ...
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
The outcome of the onfrontation between Washington and Tehran over Strait of Hormuz will set the path of other cases of dispute between the two. Alwaght- The US-Iran disputes were to be settled within a 60-day period following the agreement, and the initial deal that was signed on June 17 was planne ...
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From Zaporizhzhia to Darkhovin: A Look at IAEA’s Double Standards
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From Zaporizhzhia to Darkhovin: A Look at IAEA’s Double Standards

Wednesday 22 July 2026 ،
IAEA has failed to remain impartial in doing its inherent duties in Ukraine and Iran, setting dangerous precedent. Alwaght- Any attack on nuclear facilities anywhere violates the fundamental principles of nuclear safety. Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, has repeated that line time and again througho ...
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Iran Shifts Battlefield Equation Despite Enemy’s Technological Edge
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Iran Shifts Battlefield Equation Despite Enemy’s Technological Edge

Wednesday 22 July 2026 ،
Iranian innovation altered the battlefield equation to Iran’s advantage ALWAGHT- Iran's caretaker defense minister stated that although the enemy possessed the world's most advanced and sophisticated technologies during the recent conflict, Iranian innovation altered the battlefield equation ...
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
The war against Iran is just a cover to a broader war the US is fighting to frustrate Chinese-Russian plans for alternative corridors. Alwaght- At first glance, American-Israeli bloc's aggression against Iran looks like a confrontation over deterrence, nuclear program, or the balance of power in ...
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Eastern View of SCO to Aggression against Iran
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Eastern View of SCO to Aggression against Iran

Tuesday 28 July 2026 ،
The Eastern bloc finds war against Iran as a destabilizing action that can prospectively pose threats to others. Alwaght- The US aggression against Iran that these days has started attacks on infrastructure has become one of the key tests for the international security order, especially for regional ...
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia again turns to foreigners for support while the latter each have their own interests behind this defense agreement. Alwaght- While Yemeni Ansarullah's drone and missile attacks have once again put Saudi Arabia in one of its most sensitive security times, in the holy city of Mecca in ...
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Strait of Hormuz Stalemate: Geography Logic Beats Military Power
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Strait of Hormuz Stalemate: Geography Logic Beats Military Power

Monday 10 August 2026 ،
Hormuz crisis has proven that military strength is not always a game-changing factor. Alwaght- Over the past few days, a series of diplomatic and military developments have shown that Strait of Hormuz crisis is not a mere regional dispute, rather, it is a scene determining a balance of power among t ...

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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.