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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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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?

Monday 28 July 2025
Resistance, Paris has been the constant part of the West’s military, diplomatic, media, and logistics support for Tel Aviv. Therefore, regardless of the extent of its impact on geopolitical developments and the extent of Paris’ support for the Palestinians, the recent change was understo ...
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
Resistance, as the Saudis find themselves losers of the regional competition as Ansarullah gains further power in Yemen. In the eyes of the Saudis, Hezbollah and Ansarullah are part of the Axis of Resistance posing threats to the Arab kingdom on northern and southern fronts. So, impairment of one of ...
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah
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Larijani Unveils Iraq Security Agreement, Voices Continued Backing for Hezbollah

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
Resistance movement. He described the deal with Iraq as “very important” and emphasized that Iran prioritizes regional security for all peoples, not just its own. In Baghdad, Larijani will meet with officials and political figures to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. In Leban ...
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Resistance Brigades, later Amal Movement. Amal Movement's initial goal was to defend Shiite areas and confront internal aggression, but as time passed and the civil war heightened, this necessity became more serious. The massive Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, which was carried out under t ...
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Netanyahu recently outlined five objectives for Gaza war, signaling that he has failed to fulfill his promises after nearly two years of war. Alwaght- It has been nearly two years since Gaza war began in October 2023. The war began with big promises and clear goals of the Israeli cabinet. Destroying ...
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Larijani: Lebanon and Iraq Act Independently of Iran
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Larijani: Lebanon and Iraq Act Independently of Iran

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said the Lebanese and Iraqi peoples are wise and courageous enough to act on their own ALWAGHT- Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said the Lebanese and Iraqi peoples are wise and courageous enough to ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
Resistance with the Israeli regime has reached its pesk, the US withdrawal from Iraq is more a sham gesture than a reality. Washington will not leave Iraq at such a juncture, because it needs a permanent and active presence in the region to realize Tel Aviv's plans under the Greater Middle East ...
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert
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US Redefining its Iraq Military Presence, Full Withdrawal Uncertain: Expert

Saturday 6 September 2025 ،
Resistance in Iraq, and by repositioning its forces, Washington is preparing the logistical and intelligence support infrastructure for such scenarios. In other words, the US aim behind this relocation of forces and equipment is not cutting forces, but continuing occupation in a new mode and consol ...
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Iran Warns of Firm Response if Israel Makes Any Misstep
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Iran Warns of Firm Response if Israel Makes Any Misstep

Sunday 14 September 2025 ،
An Iranian official lauded the nation’s defense strength, cautioning that Israel would face a decisive response to any misstep ALWAGHT- An Iranian official lauded the nation’s defense strength, cautioning that Israel would face a decisive response to any misstep. Ramezan Sharif, head of the h ...
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?
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Can ’Peninsula Force’ Shield Persian Gulf Arab Monarchies against Israel?

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
The Persian Gulf Arab monarchies’ security is at stake and this puts the effectiveness of Peninsula Shield Force to test. Alwaght- Recent Israeli attack on Qatar targeting the Hamas leaders has marked a turning point in West Asia security equations. Until now, many Arab countries were thinking that ...

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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.