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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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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026
The Taliban are divided on a series of issues from power composition to women and this is costing the Kabul rulers their influence. Alwaght- Before the Taliban could seize the power in Kabul, the group for decades had firmly maintained its internal cohesion. 20 years of confrontation with the Americ ...
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How Have West and Israel Supported Riots in Iran?
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How Have West and Israel Supported Riots in Iran?

Tuesday 13 January 2026 ،
Trump and Netanyahu openly backed terrorists killing people and destroying public services across Iran. Alwaght- Years of planning for riots in Iran and then toppling of the Islamic Republic by the Israeli regime and the US were shattered by a big popular move on Monday. Reports suggest that during ...
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?
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EU Blacklists Iran’s IRGC: What’s Are the Consequences?

Saturday 31 January 2026 ،
Europe sanctioned an official military force that has been key to fighting terrorism in Middle East whose consequences could impact Europe. Alwaght- In recent years, the European Union through interventionist approaches regarding Iran has tried to blacklist Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a ...
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From Economy to Security, Strait of Hormuz Will not Return to Pre-war Status
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From Economy to Security, Strait of Hormuz Will not Return to Pre-war Status

Sunday 5 April 2026 ،
Chiefs, and the CENTCOM commander, nor is there any real sign of Tehran agreeing to unconditional concessions on enrichment or missile program . Still, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as claimed by the White House has become the most serious and unyielding challenge of the conflict for the image ...
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Mossad Chief Dismissal Speaks Loudly about Netanyahu’s War Disgrace
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Mossad Chief Dismissal Speaks Loudly about Netanyahu’s War Disgrace

Wednesday 15 April 2026 ،
Netanyahu dismisses Mossad chief in a move meant to shift the blame on intelligence apparatus after loss in war against Iran. Alwaght- In recent days and after announcing ceasefire with Iran, the underground corridors of the Israeli government were shaken by a political and security quake as Prime M ...
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The Combined Iranian Weapon that Takes Down any Power
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The Combined Iranian Weapon that Takes Down any Power

Monday 20 April 2026 ،
Iran holds powerful missiles and holds the Strait of Hormuz. This is a deadly combination, many agree. Alwaght- The war between Iran and two military powers with claims of technological superiority and among the world's top weapons exporters has given many lessons about the nature and shape of t ...
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Unity Between Iran’s Army and IRGC Is Vital for Preserving National Security, Says Major General Hatami
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Unity Between Iran’s Army and IRGC Is Vital for Preserving National Security, Says Major General Hatami

Wednesday 22 April 2026 ،
Chief, in a message marking the anniversary of the IRGC's establishment, noted: The IRGC's decisive role during the eight-year Holy Defense and recent conflicts against the hostile Zionist-American regime demonstrates the military prowess, intelligence, and jihadi spirit of its forces, furth ...
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Iran Executes Two Men Found Guilty of Espionage for Israel’s Mossad
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Iran Executes Two Men Found Guilty of Espionage for Israel’s Mossad

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei has called on courts to expedite espionage cases and avoid lengthy bureaucratic processes.
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US Intel Agencies Affirm Iran Is Not Pursuing Atomic Bombs
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US Intel Agencies Affirm Iran Is Not Pursuing Atomic Bombs

Saturday 9 May 2026 ،
A former US counterterrorism chief says the US intelligence community confirmed that Tehran was not developing a nuclear weapon prior to the 40-day war on Iran ALWAGHT- A former US counterterrorism chief says the US intelligence community confirmed that Tehran was not developing a nuclear weapon pri ...
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Iran Will Not Surrender Its Rights, Ghalibaf Assures Munir
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Iran Will Not Surrender Its Rights, Ghalibaf Assures Munir

Saturday 23 May 2026 ،
Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Tehran that Iran will defend its national rights with courage on the battlefield and with intelligence on the diplomatic front. Ghalibaf emphasized that military men understand the value of peace better than anyone but will never allow their country's dignity to ...

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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.