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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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Israeli Military vs. Hospitals: Israel Repeating Gaza Destruction Model in Lebanon
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Israeli Military vs. Hospitals: Israel Repeating Gaza Destruction Model in Lebanon

Thursday 24 October 2024
Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir had earlier asserted that the pressure should be increased on the people of southern Lebanon to leave this region. 2. Deepening Lebanon society's gap: Additionally, bombing and destroying medical facilities in the south will build pressure on medical centers in the nort ...
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Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Firm Amid Gaza Conflict
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Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Firm Amid Gaza Conflict

Wednesday 30 October 2024 ،
Interior Ministry. They have initiated the cancellation of a contract for the purchase of ammunition from an Israeli company and stated that Israeli firms will be excluded from any outstanding tenders. The Spanish Civil Guard had previously agreed to acquire over 15 million nine-millimeter rounds fr ...
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US-drafted Ceasefire Deal: Expensive Peace for Lebanon, Easy Victory for Netanyahu
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US-drafted Ceasefire Deal: Expensive Peace for Lebanon, Easy Victory for Netanyahu

Saturday 16 November 2024 ،
Interior of Lebanon, told Aljazeera that his country rejects Israel's conditions for a ceasefire and wants to return to Resolution 1701. Other Lebanese officials, however, confirm that Lebanon has not received any proposal and what is rumored about the ceasefire proposal is only the news of the ...
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
Hezbollah remains a decisive force in Lebanese politics despite challenges ahead especially after assassination of its chief and commanders. Alwaght- After years of political stalemate in Lebanon over election of a president, the Lebanese groups finally reached a consensus on Joseph Aoun to fill the ...
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A United Regional Front Is the Key to Checkmate Terrorism in Pakistan
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A United Regional Front Is the Key to Checkmate Terrorism in Pakistan

Tuesday 4 February 2025 ،
Pakistan is witnessing rising challenge of terrorism and Iran can help uproot this challenge. Alwaght- In recent decades, Pakistan has faced a relentless wave of terror attacks, posing a significant threat to its stability and security. Situated in a volatile region, particularly bordering Afghanist ...
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Minister Ali Yerlikaya, recently introduced a new facility plan to help refugees better plan their return, allowing Syrian family heads to visit Syria up to three times between January and June this year to assess the situation before making a final decision to return. While the initiative gives Sy ...
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Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate
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Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate

Thursday 10 April 2025 ،
Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Algeria. Publishing an image of the visit, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaee said that the meeting of top Iranian diplomat with Algerian officials is meant for interests of the two nations.  Algeria is the tenth largest country in the world i ...
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Fatalities in Iran Port Blast Increase to 25
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Fatalities in Iran Port Blast Increase to 25

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
The blast at southern Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port has claimed 25 lives and left around 800 wounded ALWAGHT- The blast at southern Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port has claimed 25 lives and left around 800 wounded. A catastrophic explosion at Iran’s Shahid Rajaei Port on Saturday killed 25 people, ...
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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?
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Why’s Jordan Banned MB after 8 Decades of Activity?

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
Home and regional developments seem to have motivated Jordanian government to ban the Muslim Brotherhood after 80 years. Alwaght- After years of ups and downs in relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and the Jordanian government, Amman last week banned groups affiliated with the MB in the ...
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Death Toll From Southern Iran Port Explosion Reaches 46, With Over 1,000 Injured
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Death Toll From Southern Iran Port Explosion Reaches 46, With Over 1,000 Injured

Monday 28 April 2025 ،
Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, tasked by President Masoud Pezeshkian to oversee the response, announced that an investigation into the cause of the blast is underway. He emphasized that accountability will be ensured and praised the swift response of rescue and firefighting teams. First Vice Pre ...

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Breathtaking and sad moments of Shahid Rajaee Port  Iran mourns

Breathtaking and sad moments of Shahid Rajaee Port Iran mourns