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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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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers
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Africa: Iran’s Strategic Opportunity to Break the Barriers

Monday 21 September 2026
Iran must enter Africa through diversified approaches, not a single one. Alwaght- Africa is no longer just a continent rich with natural resources and virgin markets for the economic powers. It is becoming one of the most important theaters of geopolitical competitions of the 21st century. A contine ...
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Iran Armed Forces: Trump Threats Expose US Strategic Failure
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Iran Armed Forces: Trump Threats Expose US Strategic Failure

Wednesday 23 September 2026 ،
Iran’s Armed Forces said repeated threats from Trump point to a US strategic dead end ALWAGHT- Iran's Armed Forces said repeated threats from Trump point to a US strategic dead end, mounting military strain, and Washington's inability to meet its goals against Iran. Iran's Armed Forces ...
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Projectile Strikes Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz
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Projectile Strikes Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Thursday 24 September 2026 ،
Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an unidentified projectile hit a cargo vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz ALWAGHT- The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that an unidentified projectile hit a cargo vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a fire on board. Th ...
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Araghchi Sets Out 7-Day Hormuz Reopening Plan Tied to US Compliance
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Araghchi Sets Out 7-Day Hormuz Reopening Plan Tied to US Compliance

Saturday 26 September 2026 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has laid out a seven-day mechanism for restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has laid out a seven-day mechanism for restoring maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, saying ...
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
Israel is increasingly working to broaden its naval power amid shifting regional conflicts and challenges. Alwaght- Though the Israeli regime is considered an air power in West Asia and North Africa, its geographical position, economic dependence on the sea routes, and serious limits in territorial ...
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Iran Says Oil Smuggling and Maritime Operations Will Not Avert US Defeat
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Iran Says Oil Smuggling and Maritime Operations Will Not Avert US Defeat

Monday 12 October 2026 ،
Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi has dismissed US claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz ALWAGHT- Iranian Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi has dismissed US claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz, describing them as psychol ...
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Iran’s IRGC Navy Reports Another Tanker Incident in Hormuz, Warns US Cooperators
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Iran’s IRGC Navy Reports Another Tanker Incident in Hormuz, Warns US Cooperators

Monday 12 October 2026 ،
The IRGC Navy has warned that it will take firm action against commercial ships and oil tankers operating in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf ALWAGHT- The IRGC Navy has warned that it will take firm action against commercial ships and oil tankers operating in the Strait of Hormuz and the Pe ...
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Another Oil Tanker Catches Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
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Another Oil Tanker Catches Fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 13 October 2026 ،
Iran’s Army Navy said Tuesday that a tanker attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz unlawfully caught fire and suffered damage ALWAGHT- Iran’s Army Navy said Tuesday that a tanker attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz unlawfully caught fire and suffered damage. Iran’s ...
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IRGC Navy Reports Second Supertanker Explosion Following Naval Mine Strike in Hormuz
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IRGC Navy Reports Second Supertanker Explosion Following Naval Mine Strike in Hormuz

Saturday 17 October 2026 ،
The IRGC Navy reported that another supertanker burst into flames after hitting a sea mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz ALWAGHT- The IRGC Navy reported that another supertanker burst into flames after hitting a sea mine while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz w ...
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Hormuz, Tehran’s Deterrence Lever against American Threats
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Hormuz, Tehran’s Deterrence Lever against American Threats

Saturday 17 October 2026 ،
Iran still holds the very important card of control over the Strait of Hormuz and this is where American weakness lies. Alwaght- As tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate, Strait of Hormuz once again rises to become the center of gravity of the confrontation of the two actors. The strait is ...

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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.