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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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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy
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Israel a Destructive Factor in Iran-US Diplomacy

Tuesday 10 February 2026
Netanyahu is pushing to make sure Washington will include Iran’s missile program in talks, but Washington wants a nuclear deal. Alwaght- With the end of the first round of Iran-US talks in Muscat, which were described as “very good” by the US President Donald Trump, the Israeli lobby tha ...
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
Analysis

Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
On the surface, the US is maneuvering with its state-of-the-art military equipment and weapons, but Iran is not an country to be intimidated. Alwaght- Despite holding a new round of talks between the US and Iran in Oman, some reports suggest the American military buildup in the region continues. Acc ...
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Attempts by Oman are underway to bring views of Tehran and Washington close for a potential deal. Alwaght- As tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate, Iranian Supreme National Security Council’s head Ali Larijani has visited Oman. The visit comes a few days after Tehran and Washington ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
Nuclear Power Plant, operating at full capacity, stands as a symbol of the country’s energy independence. In the space arena, Iran has joined a small club of nations capable of launching satellites using entirely indigenous technology. On the defense front, the Islamic Republic has solidified ...
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Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz
Analysis

Paris and London Step into Trump’s Trap Sending Warships to Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 12 May 2026 ،
France and Britain want to ease Trump’s pressure for involvement Strait of Hormuz crisis. Warship deployment can prove costly to them if they clash with Iran. Alwaght- Though European countries over the past two months have tried to keep themselves away from direct confrontation with Iran and even s ...
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict
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Shadow of Horror over NATO: Oreshnik Missile Use Sends Message Beyond Ukraine Conflict

Thursday 28 May 2026 ،
Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, signed during the Cold War between the US and the Soviet Union, banned ground-launched missiles with ranges between 500 and 5,500 kilometers. That year, President Donald Trump accused Russia of violating the treaty and unilaterally pulled Washington out of it. Europe an ...
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12-Day War Anniversary: Precious Lessons Used in 40-Day War
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12-Day War Anniversary: Precious Lessons Used in 40-Day War

Wednesday 17 June 2026 ،
The 12-day was a warm-up for 40-day war, allowing Iran to correct its weaknesses and learn about enemy’s weak and strong spots. Alwaght- For the Iranians, June is packed with major bitter and sweet events that have left deep mark on the nation's developments. June 5, 1963 uprising, which many hi ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture
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Iran and Pakistan: Emerging Axis in New West Asia Security Order Architecture

Saturday 27 June 2026 ،
Iran and Pakistan share many commonalities and can play a key role in the emerging regional order. Alwaght- A few hours after the first round of Geneva talks between Tehran and Washington, the region's diplomatic scene saw a flurry of official visits. In the day’s headline event, Islamabad ...
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz
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Washington–Tehran War of Image and Prestige over the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 14 July 2026 ،
The outcome of the onfrontation between Washington and Tehran over Strait of Hormuz will set the path of other cases of dispute between the two. Alwaght- The US-Iran disputes were to be settled within a 60-day period following the agreement, and the initial deal that was signed on June 17 was planne ...
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From Zaporizhzhia to Darkhovin: A Look at IAEA’s Double Standards
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From Zaporizhzhia to Darkhovin: A Look at IAEA’s Double Standards

Wednesday 22 July 2026 ،
Nuclear Power Plant came under rocket and bomb attacks several times. Satellite imagery confirmed that projectiles struck near the power plant. The agency confirmed attacks were carried out near the nuclear site, adding that the reactor that is operating took no damage, but warned that the attack o ...

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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.