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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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Trump’s Hormuz Gamble Fails: Why Do Markets No Longer Trust Washington’s Promises?
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Trump’s Hormuz Gamble Fails: Why Do Markets No Longer Trust Washington’s Promises?

Sunday 19 July 2026
The US seems to have lost its power to make difference in the Strait of Hormuz and this is eroding trust of oil traders and consumers. Alwaght- As oil prices surged again over the past few days following rejuvenated clashes in the Persian Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffi ...
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IRGC Source Says All Ship Traffic Suspended in Strait of Hormuz
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IRGC Source Says All Ship Traffic Suspended in Strait of Hormuz

Sunday 19 July 2026 ،
All shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended ALWAGHT- According to an informed source in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, all shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been suspended. An informed source in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said the ...
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As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf
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As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
War is straining the food supplies to Arab countries in the Persian Gulf that are majorly dependent on imports. Alwaght- The return of tensions to the Strait of Hormuz amid US aggression against Iran is no longer just a threat to the world oil markets, and it is gradually unleashing a comprehensive ...
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YAF Launches Immediate Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabia
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YAF Launches Immediate Maritime Blockade Against Saudi Arabia

Tuesday 21 July 2026 ،
Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the YAF, said an immediate maritime navigation ban on Saudi Arabia is now in force ALWAGHT- Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesperson for the YAF, said an immediate maritime navigation ban on Saudi Arabia is now in force. Yemen's Armed Forces an ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
The new Iraqi PM is in Tehran amid shifting home and regional dynamics, which make it unavoidable to recalibrate ties with Iran. Alwaght- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi’s trip to Tehran today is far more than a routine diplomatic visit between neighbors. Scheduled in the first months of Bag ...
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Bab-el-Mandeb Under Siege: Saudi Yemen Blockade Turns against Riyadh
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Bab-el-Mandeb Under Siege: Saudi Yemen Blockade Turns against Riyadh

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
Ansarullah movement of Yemen turns the tide against Saudi Arabia by announcing blockade against the kingdom. Alwaght- Nearly twelve years have gone since the Saudi-led Arab-Western coalition imposed a brutal, all-encompassing siege on Yemen, sealing its ports and airports to all essential goods. But ...
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Oil Tanker Erupts in Flames After Hitting Mine in Hormuz Strait
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Oil Tanker Erupts in Flames After Hitting Mine in Hormuz Strait

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
An oil tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a mine while its radar system was switched off ALWAGHT- An oil tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a mine while its radar system was switched off. An oil tanker exploded after reportedly strik ...
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From Red Sea to Black Sea: Geopolitical Impacts of Ukraine’s Attack on Iran’s Ship in Caspian Sea
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From Red Sea to Black Sea: Geopolitical Impacts of Ukraine’s Attack on Iran’s Ship in Caspian Sea

Monday 27 July 2026 ،
Iran sees Ukraine attack on its commercial ship in the Caspian Sea as part of Kiev’s play in the US game. Alwaght- The attack on an Iranian commercial cargo vessel in the Caspian Sea on Saturday could mark the opening of a new chapter in the broadening conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli coalit ...
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Khatam al-Anbia Cautions States Against Exploiting Iran’s Frozen Assets
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Khatam al-Anbia Cautions States Against Exploiting Iran’s Frozen Assets

Tuesday 28 July 2026 ،
Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters’ spokesperson cautioned other nations against utilizing Iran’s blocked funds ALWAGHT- Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters’ spokesperson cautioned other nations against utilizing Iran’s blocked funds. The spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anb ...
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Saudi Oil Shipments Drop 40% at Red Sea Port Amid Yemen Blockade Measures
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Saudi Oil Shipments Drop 40% at Red Sea Port Amid Yemen Blockade Measures

Tuesday 28 July 2026 ،
Maritime intelligence firm Windward reported that Yemen’s blockade of Saudi Arabia has caused major disruptions to the kingdom’s oil exports. Saudi Arabia has shifted shipments through alternative routes, including the SUMED pipeline and the Cape of Good Hope, increasing transport costs ...

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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.