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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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Iran Prepares Military for Potential Crisis Scenarios
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Iran Prepares Military for Potential Crisis Scenarios

Saturday 24 January 2026
Iran’s military officials issue warning of readiness to respond to any US aggression, deeming it as an existential threat ALWAGHT- Iran's military officials issue warning of readiness to respond to any US aggression, deeming it as an existential threat. A senior Iranian official stated that Ira ...
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?
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Will Board of Peace Initiative Lead to Reopening Rafah Border Crossing?

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
Israel is evading implementation of terms of an agreement it signed with the Palestinians. Alwaght- One of the important outcomes of the session for inking the Board of Peace initiative in Davos forum in Switzerland is the reopening of the Rafah Border Crossing which is one of the key agendas of the ...
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
The US seems to be shifting alliance as it moves to compliance with al-Jolani’s demands and distancing from Kurdish allies. Alwaght- While the interim Syrian government led by Abu Mohammad al-Jolani and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) had earlier agreed to end their clashes and return peace to th ...
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The Commander of The Iranian Navy Declares the Complete Preparedness of The Iranian Military Forces
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The Commander of The Iranian Navy Declares the Complete Preparedness of The Iranian Military Forces

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
Army Navy, emphasized the complete readiness of the military forces to protect national security and confront threats. The presence of the Iranian navy in international waters serves as a message of friendship to other nations while also acting as an anchor of stability in the region. Admiral Irani ...
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Iran Ready, Aggression Costly for Enemy
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Iran Ready, Aggression Costly for Enemy

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
Army for Coordination, warned that any hostile actions against Iran will result in significant damage and heavy costs for the adversaries due to Iran's readiness and capabilities. He stated that the enemy is currently engaging in hybrid warfare, but Iran's officials and people are familiar ...
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Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means  Winning or Losing Everything
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Trump’s High-stakes Gamble on Iran Means Winning or Losing Everything

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
Despite projection or power and psychological warfare regarding Iran, Trump is counting the costs of possible military action against Tehran. Alwaght- Escalating tensions in West Asia with the US naval amassment in the Persian Gulf and India Ocean make an eminent war highly likely, to an extent that ...
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Senior Officer Warns of Cognitive Warfare, Advises Youth Vigilance
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Senior Officer Warns of Cognitive Warfare, Advises Youth Vigilance

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Army, acknowledges a shift in Iran’s threats to cognitive and soft warfare ALWAGHT- Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, Deputy of Coordination for the Iranian Army, acknowledges a shift in Iran's threats to cognitive and soft warfare, focusing on shaping the thoughts and perceptions of society. Re ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Israeli regime opened the Rafah Border Crossing, bit Palestinians and rights groups says this does not promise better conditions as Israeli violations persist. Alwaght- After weeks of waiting by millions of war-stricken Palestinians in Gaza to see Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt reopened, finally o ...
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem says Israel is targeting all of Lebanon ALWAGHT- Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem says Israel is targeting all of Lebanon. He underscored that resistance remains the priority, but signaled a willingness for dialogue to confront the attacks. Hezbollah leader Shei ...
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Army’s average annual procurement of just 40 interceptors since 2010. At a cost of $15.5 million per interceptor, this trajectory is unsustainable for the armed forces. Even if the Pentagon’s future orders exceed the mere 12 interceptors currently budgeted for 2025, it would still take t ...

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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.