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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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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
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What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025
Erdogan is facing a number of challenges in Syria post-Assad and each can plunder his decade of investments in Syria. Alwaght- Many were thinking that the biggest gainer from Bashar al-Assad’s fall in Syria would be Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan himself. Over a decade of Turkish pu ...
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Iraqi Prime Minister Says Iran Played a Key Role in Defeating ISIS
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Iraqi Prime Minister Says Iran Played a Key Role in Defeating ISIS

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iraq’s prime minister, commended the late Iranian Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani ALWAGHT- Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, Iraq’s prime minister, commended the late Iranian Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis for their “deci ...
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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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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.
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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.

Friday 23 January 2026 ،
While each of Kurds and Al-Jolani’s government trade accusations for ISIS prisoners breaking free, some refer to secret motivation that facilitated this escape. Alwaght- Following the recent developments in eastern and Northern Syria, reports suggest that hundreds and even thousands of ISIS prisoner ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
The ex-PM is given another opportunity to run Iraq amid turbulent conditions at home and in the region. Alwaght- The race for Iraqi prime minister's post is witnessing a dramatic comeback; one that already appears to be making Western and American officials uneasy. This follows the official anno ...
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Washington an Agent for Greater Israel Project
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Washington an Agent for Greater Israel Project

Monday 23 February 2026 ،
Jihad movement echoed the sentiment, stating that Huckabee's positions are a stark translation of Washington's biased policy. They argued his comments support annexation and Judaization projects that contradict international law and violate the sovereignty of regional states and the rights o ...
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US Faces Criticism for Providing Consular Services in Israeli Settlement
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US Faces Criticism for Providing Consular Services in Israeli Settlement

Wednesday 25 February 2026 ،
Jihad (PIJ) strongly condemned the US decision to offer consular services in the Efrat settlement in the West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and a de facto recognition of Israeli settlements. Hamas described the move as a dangerous precedent that aligns the US with Israel’s ...
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Iranian Negotiators Uphold National Interests with Bravery and Wisdom, Says Vice President
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Iranian Negotiators Uphold National Interests with Bravery and Wisdom, Says Vice President

Monday 20 April 2026 ،
Jihad, as well as a support package for industries damaged during the imposed war.
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Yemen Does Not Maintain a Neutral Stance Towards US And Israeli Aggression Against Iran
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Yemen Does Not Maintain a Neutral Stance Towards US And Israeli Aggression Against Iran

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah movement, states that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has reached a critical stage ALWAGHT- Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddin al-Houthi, leader of the Yemeni Ansarullah movement, states that the US-Israeli aggression against I ...
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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 ،
The IRGC’s decisive role during the eight-year Holy Defense and recent conflicts against the hostile Zionist-American regime ALWAGHT- The Army Commander-in-Chief, in a message marking the anniversary of the IRGC's establishment, noted: The IRGC's decisive role during the eight-year Holy Defe ...

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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.