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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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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran
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Israel and Multi-layer Losses in War with Iran

Sunday 29 June 2025
Iran, field realities and far-reaching consequences of this conflict show that this war has imposed heavy costs on the Israeli society. This multi-faceted crisis is not limited to the military aspect and has inflicted human casualties, as well as economic and social damages and gaps on the Israeli r ...
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With Fresh Israeli War on Iran Looking Highly Likely, Can Tel Aviv Withstand a New Heavy Blow?
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With Fresh Israeli War on Iran Looking Highly Likely, Can Tel Aviv Withstand a New Heavy Blow?

Wednesday 2 July 2025 ،
Iran can benefit from for a strike from an unexpected angle. Alwaght- Despite the Israeli failure in its 12-day war on Iran, all signs suggest that it is preparing to launch a fresh aggression against Iran. This, if happens, can push the tensions in West Asia to a more dangerous stage. Meanwhile, wh ...
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Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War
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Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War

Thursday 3 July 2025 ،
Iran.  Iraq is not only known as a geographical linking ring among Iran, Syria, and Lebanon, but also its vast airspace, on which in some cases it lacks effective control, has become a platform that has been repeatedly used by Israeli regime fighter jets to carry out airstrikes on Resistance c ...
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025 ،
Iran, the regional equations have undergone drastic changes, with massive efforts being made by some international actors to contain and undermine the Axis of Resistance. One of the main stages of this quiet battle is Iraq that due to its geopolitical position plays a vital role in the West Asian se ...
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Iran Moves to Strengthen Military for Possible Israel Confrontation
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Iran Moves to Strengthen Military for Possible Israel Confrontation

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
Iranian lawmakers are pushing forward a bill in Parliament to boost military spending, aimed at reinforcing the Armed Forces ALWAGHT- Iranian lawmakers are pushing forward a bill in Parliament to boost military spending, aimed at reinforcing the Armed Forces in preparation for a potential full-scale ...
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Fishing in Troubled Waters: What Does Tel Aviv Want in Southern Syria?
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Fishing in Troubled Waters: What Does Tel Aviv Want in Southern Syria?

Wednesday 16 July 2025 ،
Iran-aligned forces through backing local groups, including the Druze minority. In other words, Tel Aviv intervenes in the south to technically control the whole Golan Heights and Sweida to prevent hostile forces and maintain Syria as a country from which there is no threat to Israel. Some analysts ...
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
Iranian influence, dismantling the country’s historical identity against the Israeli regime and cutting the chain of resistance in the region, confronting the Kurds and even territorial expansionist goals. Arab governments, especially the UAE and Bahrain, have established extensive relations w ...
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Iran Restores Air Defenses Damaged in Israeli Attack
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Iran Restores Air Defenses Damaged in Israeli Attack

Sunday 20 July 2025 ،
Iranian Army’s Deputy for Operations stated that the country has successfully replaced the air defense systems damaged during the recent Israeli aggression ALWAGHT- The Iranian Army's Deputy for Operations stated that the country has successfully replaced the air defense systems damaged during t ...
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Tehran-Beijing Rail Connection: How’s Iran Become China’s Big Partner?
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Tehran-Beijing Rail Connection: How’s Iran Become China’s Big Partner?

Tuesday 22 July 2025 ،
Iran and China are enhancing their ties at all levels amid Western push to restrict their regional influence. Alwaght- China and Iran as two economic and political partners have recently agreed to expand their rail relations, too. On Friday and during the meeting of Iran’s railways company hea ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
Iranian factions, which is a sensitive issue for relations between Baghdad and Washington. In response to this criticism, the SCF condemns “American interference” in the process of approving the new law, which is considered interference in Iraq’s internal affairs, and describes th ...

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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.