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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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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025
Tehran and Moscow have many reasons to align, from energy cooperation to confronting Western sanctions and threats. Alwaght- On January 17, 2025, President Vladimir Putin of Russian and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran signed Tehran-Moscow Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation. The aim is ...
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?
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How’s UAE Become Israel’s Biggest Military Industry Partner in the Region?

Saturday 20 December 2025 ،
Abu Dhabi signed a secret deal with Elbit Systems, pushing profits of Israeli defense company to record highs. Alwaght- In recent days, Israeli media revealed signing the largest military deal in the history of the Israeli military industries. The contract signed between the UAE and Elbit Systems is ...
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Top Commander Says Israel Using Threats and Media Spin to Mask Losses in Iran War
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Top Commander Says Israel Using Threats and Media Spin to Mask Losses in Iran War

Sunday 21 December 2025 ،
A high-ranking Iranian military official accused Israel of employing intimidation, political moves, and media efforts to cover up a major defeat ALWAGHT- A high-ranking Iranian military official accused Israel of employing intimidation, political moves, and media efforts to cover up a major defeat r ...
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Iran: Defense Capabilities Non-negotiable; Armed Forces on Full Readiness
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Iran: Defense Capabilities Non-negotiable; Armed Forces on Full Readiness

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Esmaeil Baghaei states Iran’s defense capabilities are aimed at deterring aggressors and will not be negotiated ALWAGHT- Esmaeil Baghaei states Iran’s defense capabilities are aimed at deterring aggressors and will not be negotiated. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Ira ...
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Russia Rejects Efforts to Extend Iran Talks Beyond Nuclear Program
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Russia Rejects Efforts to Extend Iran Talks Beyond Nuclear Program

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
Russia cautioned that efforts to expand negotiations with Iran beyond the nuclear issue would make talks unrealistic ALWAGHT- Russia cautioned that efforts to expand negotiations with Iran beyond the nuclear issue would make talks “unrealistic,” echoing Tehran’s position that its m ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills: An Exercise or Strategic Warning?
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Iran’s Missile Drills: An Exercise or Strategic Warning?

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
Missiles roar from east to west of the country According to Fars News Agency, citing field evidence and people’s eyewitness, missiles were fired from Khoramabad, Mahabad, Isfahan, Tehran, and Mashhad. Saberin News reported that drills are being conducted across the country. The range covers ...
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Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean
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Anti-Turkish Security Dilemma in Eastern Mediterranean

Tuesday 23 December 2025 ،
Israel is working with Greece and Cyprus to curtail Turkish influence in Eastern Mediterranean. Alwaght- Having been isolated regionally and under pressure of its rivals for its crimes in Gaza and other parts of West Asia, the Israeli regime is seeking to bolster its relations with some of its trans ...
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa
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Somaliland, Israel’s New Gamble in Horn of Africa

Sunday 28 December 2025 ،
Tel Aviv has recognized Somaliland hoping for a foothold in Horn of Africa for strategic agenda. Alwaght- In recent years, Somaliland has transformed from a marginal and less known region in north of Horn of Africa into an emerging actor in the regional and international geopolitical equations. This ...
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
The US national security document may be an unwanted admission that the US hegemony is diminishing. Alwaght- On Sunday, Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies hosted a meeting shedding light on the newly published US national security document. In the meeting, the Tehran-based institu ...
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How Yemen Turned the Red Sea into a Global Maritime Wildcard
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How Yemen Turned the Red Sea into a Global Maritime Wildcard

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
An examination of how Yemen’s asymmetric operations in the Red Sea interfered with Israeli-bound commerce ALWAGHT- An examination of how Yemen’s asymmetric operations in the Red Sea interfered with Israeli-bound commerce, challenged conventional naval supremacy, and recalibrated international ...

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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.