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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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Berri Denounces Massacre in South, Accuses ‘Israel’ of Undermining Peace Efforts
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Berri Denounces Massacre in South, Accuses ‘Israel’ of Undermining Peace Efforts

Saturday 15 August 2026
Lebanon ALWAGHT- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemns the latest Israeli escalation in southern Lebanon, calling for a unified national response to the ongoing attacks. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri condemned recent Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, saying they demonstrate ...
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Aoun’s Political Suicide with Silence to Israeli Aggression
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Aoun’s Political Suicide with Silence to Israeli Aggression

Monday 17 August 2026 ،
Lebanon once again, killing at least 11 Lebanese citizens, including three children, and wounding 19 in the latest wave of attacks, Beirut government's response remains largely confined to political condemnation and diplomatic maneuvering. For many observers, that approach has created a glaring ...
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?

Saturday 22 August 2026 ،
Lebanon, and to tighten security around the occupied territories. In that context, any rebuilding of Syrian military infrastructure, and any boost to Syrian defensive capability, looks to Israeli leaders like a direct and serious threat. Message of attack to Erdogan and al-Sharaa The political wei ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
Lebanon defines many aspects of war for whoever controls it. Alwaght- In today's wars, seizure of heights necessarily does not mean ultimately winning the conflict. But its significance becomes clear when the location is used to establish intelligence superiority, control military movement route ...
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Six Months of Iran War: The Costs for the US
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Six Months of Iran War: The Costs for the US

Saturday 29 August 2026 ،
Lebanon, and the Persian Gulf states since the American-Israeli war began on February 28 on Iran.  Of that total, 4,350 have died in Lebanon, 3,527 in Iran, and 28 in the Gulf countries. Another 60 Israelis and 18 US service members have been killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes against the a ...
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"Capture" of Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher Heights: War Gain or Netanyahu’s Election Propaganda Tool?
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"Capture" of Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher Heights: War Gain or Netanyahu’s Election Propaganda Tool?

Saturday 5 September 2026 ،
Lebanon, Israeli officials claimed they have fully captured the region. The Israeli military spokesman released footage early Friday from the hills, announcing the start of an operation to clear tunnels in the area. The spokesman claimed that troops from the 36th Division had spent recent weeks cl ...
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Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert
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Netanyahu Escapes Foward in Lebanon, Time and Equations in Favor of Axis of Resistance: Expert

Monday 7 September 2026 ،
Lebanon for home and election gains, but time is against him. Alwaght- We are now at a critical juncture in the region’s course of developments, and the situation, particularly in Lebanon and the occupied territories, has grown more volatile than ever. The real epicenter of concern, however, i ...
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Iran Plans to Establish New Maritime Restriction Zone Beyond Strait of Hormuz, SNSC Chief Says
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Iran Plans to Establish New Maritime Restriction Zone Beyond Strait of Hormuz, SNSC Chief Says

Monday 7 September 2026 ،
Lebanon, Iran’s domestic supplies and its broader confrontation with the United States. He said Hezbollah remains capable of preventing a lasting Israeli presence in Lebanon, while rejecting claims of shortages in Iran and stressing that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on Washing ...
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Pezeshkian Urges Fundamental Reform of Global Mechanisms at BRICS Summit
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Pezeshkian Urges Fundamental Reform of Global Mechanisms at BRICS Summit

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
Lebanon demonstrate the need for effective reforms. Pezeshkian outlined four priorities: defending sovereignty and international law, reforming institutions such as the UN Security Council and global financial bodies, expanding trade through national currencies and independent financial mechanisms, ...
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Lebanon Calls on UN Security Council to Renew UNIFIL Mandate
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Lebanon Calls on UN Security Council to Renew UNIFIL Mandate

Sunday 13 September 2026 ،
Lebanon ALWAGHT- Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stresses that some form of international presence should remain in southern Lebanon, even if UNIFIL's mandate expires as scheduled. Lebanon has formally asked the UN Security Council to extend the international peacekeeping presence in southern Le ...

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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.