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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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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference
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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference

Wednesday 19 August 2026
Ghalibaf honored the legacy of martyred Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad ALWAGHT- Ghalibaf honored the legacy of martyred Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad, while discussing plans for talks with senior Iraqi officials. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghe ...
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?

Saturday 22 August 2026 ،
Turkey does not hide its resolve to establish military presence in Syria and Israel finds it risky. Alwaght- While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey nurtures his neo-Ottoman dream leadership, complete with potentially performing prayers at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque, Israeli regime has t ...
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Acting Defense Minister: Iran Will Never Surrender to Pressure
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Acting Defense Minister: Iran Will Never Surrender to Pressure

Saturday 22 August 2026 ،
Iran’s acting defense minister said the country secured a strategic defeat for the United States and the Zionist regime ALWAGHT- Iran’s acting defense minister said the country secured a strategic defeat for the United States and the Zionist regime through its reliance on indigenous capabiliti ...
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Saudi ScanEagle Drone Shot Down Over Yemen’s Hajjah
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Saudi ScanEagle Drone Shot Down Over Yemen’s Hajjah

Sunday 23 August 2026 ،
Forces said Sunday they shot down a Saudi ScanEagle reconnaissance drone after it entered Yemeni airspace over Hajjah province. A Yemeni military source told SABA that the drone was conducting a surveillance mission when it was downed. The incident comes days after Yemen announced three new militar ...
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Iran’s Weapons Arsenal Redefining Deterrence Power
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Iran’s Weapons Arsenal Redefining Deterrence Power

Sunday 23 August 2026 ،
Iran has moved to next-level power building new and high-precision missiles that can strike more painful. Alwaght- In the shadow of the informal ceasefire between Iran and the US and continuation of no war, no peace condition, the weapons stockpiles have become one of the most important issues discu ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
The high land in southern Lebanon defines many aspects of war for whoever controls it. Alwaght- In today's wars, seizure of heights necessarily does not mean ultimately winning the conflict. But its significance becomes clear when the location is used to establish intelligence superiority, contr ...
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Yemeni Forces Strike Saudi Oil Tanker Near Yanbu as Tensions Escalate
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Yemeni Forces Strike Saudi Oil Tanker Near Yanbu as Tensions Escalate

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
Forces spokesperson Yahya Saree said Yemen targeted the Saudi oil tanker Amzan off Yanbu with a ballistic missile, causing a fire and prompting nearby vessels to flee. Saree said the strike was part of Sanaa’s decision to ban maritime traffic linked to Saudi Arabia under its “blockade f ...
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Iran Warns of Powerful Response to Any Enemy Aggression
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Iran Warns of Powerful Response to Any Enemy Aggression

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
Forces, improved military capabilities, and greater preparedness as key priorities for confronting future threats. Hatami said modern warfare extends beyond weapons to involve political will, strategic thinking and national resilience. He stressed that Iran is closely monitoring potential threats a ...
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Economic to Military Pressure: Six Options Turkey Wields against Israel
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Economic to Military Pressure: Six Options Turkey Wields against Israel

Tuesday 25 August 2026 ،
Turkey knows that relations with Israeli regime cannot go smoothly, so it has taken various measures in preparation. Alwaght- Tensions between Turkey and Israeli regime in recent weeks have gone beyond political dispute over Gaza war and have elevated to a more direct confrontation over Syrian futur ...
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8 Palestinians Martyred in 24 Hours as ’Israel’ Continues Gaza Attacks 322 Days into Ceasefire
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8 Palestinians Martyred in 24 Hours as ’Israel’ Continues Gaza Attacks 322 Days into Ceasefire

Wednesday 26 August 2026 ،
Eight Palestinians were martyred and 10 others wounded across Gaza within 24 hours as Israeli occupation forces continued their attacks ALWAGHT- Eight Palestinians were martyred and 10 others wounded across Gaza within 24 hours as Israeli occupation forces continued their attacks despite the suppose ...

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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.