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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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Leader Approves Pardon, Sentence Reduction for Over 2,000 Inmates
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Leader Approves Pardon, Sentence Reduction for Over 2,000 Inmates

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has approved the pardon or sentence reduction of over 2,000 convicts ALWAGHT- At the request of Iran's judiciary chief, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has approved the pardon or sentence reduction of over 2,000 convicts. On Tuesday, res ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
The world is on the eve of a redefinition of power balance and the West is no longer the sole decision maker. Alwaght- Munich Security Conference is being held in a climate totally different from past years. For decades, especially after end of the WWIIand and the Cold War, this event marked the str ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
European leaders are working to depart from reliance on the US in security and economic areas to ensure minimum influence during challenges. Alwaght- In Trump's second term, the gap between the US and Europe has grown deeper than any other time. Now the differences are not simply about geopoliti ...
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PMF, Iraqi Military Launch Coordinated Strike on ISIS Remnants
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PMF, Iraqi Military Launch Coordinated Strike on ISIS Remnants

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Iraq’s PMF, alongside the army, launches a major operation in the Nineveh desert targeting ISIS remnants ALWAGHT- Iraq’s PMF, alongside the army, launches a major operation in the Nineveh desert targeting ISIS remnants. The Popular Mobilization Forces launched a large-scale security operation ...
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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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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?
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How Do Americans Look at a Potential War against Iran?

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
The American citizens, as well as political observers and even military officials, question Trump’s main aim behind waging a war against Iran. Alwaght- As tensions between the US and Iran escalate, a question strongly presents itself: Do the Americans support war threatened by Trump against Iran? A ...
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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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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stresses that Iran is prepared to counter any foreign military presence ALWAGHT- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stresses that Iran is prepared to counter any foreign military presence. Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of Iran’s Army Navy, warned that the presence o ...
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BAE Profits Rise Sharply as Ukraine War and Gaza Genocide Boost UK Arms Exports
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BAE Profits Rise Sharply as Ukraine War and Gaza Genocide Boost UK Arms Exports

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
BAE Systems’ 2025 record profits highlight UK’s controversial role in global military engagements amid soaring defense spending ALWAGHT- BAE Systems’ 2025 record profits highlight UK’s controversial role in global military engagements amid soaring defense spending. BAE Systems posted re ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Amid shifting politics and alliances, Hariri may take moves to return to politics, despite veto on him by Saudi Arabia. Alwaght- Like every year, the former Lebanese PM Saad Hariru has returned to the country to mark anniversary of his father's assassination. During this year's ceremony, he ...

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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.