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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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Army Chief Says Iran Has Adopted New Measures to Address Security Threats
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Army Chief Says Iran Has Adopted New Measures to Address Security Threats

Tuesday 14 October 2025
National Security and Foreign Policy Commission on Monday to discuss the current political, security, and military landscape in the region. During the session, he reflected on the 12-day war imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime in June, describing it as a pivotal conflict that offered ...
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions
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Iraq’s Upcoming Elections and New Composition of Political Factions

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
National Forces Alliance. The Badr Organization led by Hadi al-Amiri, like Al-Sadiqoon and State of Law, is competing without forming alliances with other prominent Shia groups. Sunni coalitions include the Progress Alliance led by Mohammed al-Halbousi, the Sovereignty Alliance led by businessman K ...
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?

Thursday 16 October 2025 ،
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Syrian and regional lobbying groups had pushed for this faster-track strategy, aiming to attach the repeal to the must-pass defense budget rather than pursuing a standalone bill. The Senate subsequently proposed an amendment to the NDAA, but the House speak ...
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Iranian Naval Chief Says Adversaries Seeking to Exclude Iran from Regional Waterways
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Iranian Naval Chief Says Adversaries Seeking to Exclude Iran from Regional Waterways

Saturday 18 October 2025 ،
Adversarial states are implementing strategies designed to constrain global maritime corridors and marginalize Iran’s participation in them ALWAGHT- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy, cautioned that adversarial states are implementing strategies designed to constrain global m ...
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Dream for China, Nightmare for US: Yuan Drift Toward Internationalization
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Dream for China, Nightmare for US: Yuan Drift Toward Internationalization

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
China is boosting its currency by expanding its use internationally, a direct challenge to the US dollar. Alwaght- China is taking some measures to further globalize use of its national currency, yuan. This campaign by Beijing comes as the world trust in the US dollar is dwindling. Many economic re ...
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space
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Resolution 2231 Expires: Fresh Breath for Iran in a Multipolar Space

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
National Security Council of Iran, Ali Larijani, visited Moscow to discuss bilateral relations with Russian officials.  Amidst the ongoing tensions between Tehran and the West, Larijani's visit to Moscow signals a new phase of strategic coordination between the two nations as they navigate ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei Mocks Trump’s Claim of Dismantling Iran’s Nuclear Program
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Ayatollah Khamenei Mocks Trump’s Claim of Dismantling Iran’s Nuclear Program

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent boast about bombing Iran’s nuclear sites ALWAGHT- Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent boast about bombing Iran’s nuclear ...
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Lebanese MP: Hezbollah Has Restored Full Strength, Prepared to Face Any Attack
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Lebanese MP: Hezbollah Has Restored Full Strength, Prepared to Face Any Attack

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
A Lebanese lawmaker said Hezbollah has fully restored its strength and now stands at the height of its power ALWAGHT- A Lebanese lawmaker said Hezbollah has fully restored its strength and now stands at the height of its power, emphasizing that the group is ready to face any threat or act of aggress ...
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Revolving Door Policy: The PA as a Gatekeeper for Israeli Military in West Bank
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Revolving Door Policy: The PA as a Gatekeeper for Israeli Military in West Bank

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
As Israel steps up arrest campaign in the West Bank, Palestinian Authority helps it crack down on freed Palestinians and their families. Alwaght- Though the release of the Palestinian prisoners under the swap deal between Israel and Hamas has led to celebrations and rejoicing across West Bank and Ga ...
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.
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Iraq’s Foreign Debts: A Burdensome Legacy and a Challenge ahead of Al-Sudani’s Govt.

Wednesday 22 October 2025 ،
The Iraqi government has to deal with a heavy debt that can significantly affect its function. Alwaght- In recent decades, Iraq has been struggling with multiple economic challenges stemming from wars, sanctions, and extensive oil market fluctuations. One of the most important indicators that very w ...

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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.