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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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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?
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Why Do Trump’s Critics and Opponents Welcome His War with Iran?

Sunday 1 February 2026
If waging a war against Iran, Trump is sure to enter a quagmire that will exhaust the US at all levels and this is advantageous for Trump’s opponents. Alwaght- In the US, any decision by president for entry into a large-scale military conflict marks a decisive turning point. When it comes to Donald ...
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What’s Driven Qatari PM’s Short Tehran Visit?
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What’s Driven Qatari PM’s Short Tehran Visit?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
President Donald Trump. Trump has again asserted:We are talking to them very seriously, and they are talking to us very seriously. On Saturday night, on board the Air Force One in a reply to a question by a journalist about if he made a final decision on Iran, Trump repeated his anti-Iranian threat ...
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Trump seems disillusioned as his special envoy to Iraq failed to meet ambitions of the president in Iraq. Alwaght- While the US in recent years has utilized all of its economic, security and political instruments to get a foothold in Iraq and advance unfinished plans in this country, as the time goe ...
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Iran’s Vice President Aref Has Proposed Raising the Trade Volume Between Iran and Oman to $5 Billion
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Iran’s Vice President Aref Has Proposed Raising the Trade Volume Between Iran and Oman to $5 Billion

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
President Mohammad Reza Aref has urged for a significant increase in bilateral trade with Oman ALWAGHT- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has urged for a significant increase in bilateral trade with Oman, setting a new annual target of $5 billion. During a meeting on Tuesday, Iran& ...
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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 ،
President Donald Trump, the military would be able to launch limited airstrikes against Iran, but any large-scale campaign Trump is seeking to prepare for will very likely draw Iran’s reciprocal response. So, the US needs a strong air defense system to protect the American forces and allies in ...
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US to Drop India Tariffs Linked to Russia After Trade Deal
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US to Drop India Tariffs Linked to Russia After Trade Deal

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting a 25% tariff on Indian goods ALWAGHT- In a move following a preliminary trade agreement, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting a 25% tariff on Indian goods. The tariff had been imposed due to India's purchases of ...
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Iran: Missiles and Nuclear Enrichment Not Up for Debate
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Iran: Missiles and Nuclear Enrichment Not Up for Debate

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
President Donald Trump also calling them very good and confirming a second round is planned for the following week. Araghchi reiterated that diplomacy remains the only viable path to resolving the nuclear issue, framing the current engagement as a fragile but necessary step forward.
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Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President
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Iraq’s Govt. Formation in Deadlock as Kurds Wrestle over Post of President

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
President of the Region, to withdraw from presenting a candidate for the Iraqi presidency so that the PUK can present its preferred candidate, Nizar Amidi. But the PUK finds this deal insufficient. The party not only insists on retaining the Iraqi presidency but also demands a balanced distribution ...
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Iran’s Nuclear Stance Based on NPT Rights, Rejects Force
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Iran’s Nuclear Stance Based on NPT Rights, Rejects Force

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the latest indirect nuclear negotiations with the US as a positive step forward ALWAGHT- President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the latest indirect nuclear negotiations with the US as a positive step forward. He stressed that Iran's position is fundamen ...

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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.