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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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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026
Saudi Arabia and Qatar rush for security deals with Somalia after Israel recognized Somaliland breakaway region as independent state with Emirati help. Alwaght- Signing a military cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Somalia in Riyadh only a few weeks after a similar Somalian agreement wit ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Trump appears to have told hawkish Israeli PM that he prefers diplomacy over war with Iran. Alwaght- The meeting of the US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was held on Wednesday, with Iran taking a center stage in the talks of the two allies. Following the meeting ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
The Iraqi cabinet formation looks uncertain as the Iraqi factions are thinking over their next moves after US opposition to al-Maliki’s candidacy. Alwaght- Iraq's parliamentary elections of November 11 with a 55-percent turnout marked a turning point in establishing a relative political order af ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
The IRGC launched "Smart control" drills, suggesting that in case of crisis Tehran can effectively manage its and allies" interests. Alwaght- Since Sunday, Iran's IRGC launched its smart control of the Strait of Hormuz military drills under watch of the force’s commander General Mohammad P ...
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
Trump sends his envoy to Iraq to impose Washington’s policies on Baghdad. But Iraqis are clinging to their independence of decision-making. Alwaght- At a time the Iraqi political factions are struggling to get the country out of a state of uncertainty and manage it politically and administratively i ...
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As Iran’s Leader, Nation and Armed Forces Stand Firm, US and Israel Grow Frustrated
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As Iran’s Leader, Nation and Armed Forces Stand Firm, US and Israel Grow Frustrated

Friday 13 March 2026 ،
The Iranians have voiced support to their leadership and armed forces by staying vigilant in the streets. Alwaght- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched the new war against Iran based on two perceptions: first, a superficial understanding of the nature of the Islamic Revolution and the ...
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White House Hit by Insider Dispute over Iran War
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White House Hit by Insider Dispute over Iran War

Wednesday 18 March 2026 ،
The American officials are divided over if the war against Iran was based on valid data and how Trump wants to end it. Alwaght- The failure of the Israeli-American camp to realize its war goals has instigated disputes between Trump and his orbit, bringing war to the White House inner circles from We ...
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
Iran is emerging as a powerful actor far from being isolated in corridors race as the US and Israel fail to impair its position. Alwaght- The US-Israeli war on Iran has not been a simple military confrontation. This war has taken place against the backdrop of a global competition over trade and ener ...
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Election of Amidi As Iraq’s President: PUK Restores Power, Political Dynamics Shift
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Election of Amidi As Iraq’s President: PUK Restores Power, Political Dynamics Shift

Monday 13 April 2026 ،
The PUK managed to send its candidate to Baghdad presidency in a move seen as transforming the power of the party and influencing Iraqi politics. Alwaght- The period of political uncertainty that has been overshadowing Iraq for months has ended following a strategic and surprising turn. The election ...
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Iraqi Parties Locked in Intense Negotiations for Bigger Cabinet Share as New PM Starts Talks
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Iraqi Parties Locked in Intense Negotiations for Bigger Cabinet Share as New PM Starts Talks

Sunday 10 May 2026 ،
The new government has a twisted course towards coming to existence as the new PM had some challenges to overcome. Alwaght- Two weeks after election of Iraqi prime minister, politician factions are pushing to consolidate their share and position in the new government, something making Baghdad, Erbil ...

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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.