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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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Evidence Suggests That the United States and Israel Have Interfered in The Recent Protests in Iran
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Evidence Suggests That the United States and Israel Have Interfered in The Recent Protests in Iran

Monday 12 January 2026
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who allegedly extended his New Year's greetings to the people of Iran while standing alongside Mossad agents. Baghaei accused the US and Israel of creating violence, chaos, and instability in Iran, which are in violation of international norms and rules. He empha ...
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What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?
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What’s Next for Southern Yemen after STC Dissolution?

Monday 12 January 2026 ،
After Saudi pressures, STC gave in on its agenda, at least temporarily, and awaits Riyadh conference outcomes. Alwaght- After the recent fast-moving developments in southern Yemen and trade of some regions between the Saudi and Emirati-backed warring sides, now new developments are taking place poli ...
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Kata’ib Hezbollah Pledges Unwavering Support for Iran
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Kata’ib Hezbollah Pledges Unwavering Support for Iran

Tuesday 13 January 2026 ،
Kata’ib Hezbollah Iraqi Resistance Group pledges support for Iran against potential US military aggression ALWAGHT- Kata'ib Hezbollah Iraqi Resistance Group pledges support for Iran against potential US military aggression. Abu Hossein al-Hamidawi, secretary general of Iraqi Resistance group Ka ...
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Tehran has weathered the recent US and Israeli-plotted riots and this makes Washington’s options limited. Alwaght- On Friday, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency session at the demand of the US to discuss Iran unrest. Given the significance of the push by Western countries to inter ...
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Critics of Foreign Interference in Iran Unite Under the Group of Friends Defending the UN Charter
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Critics of Foreign Interference in Iran Unite Under the Group of Friends Defending the UN Charter

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Group of Friends calls out aggressive acts against Iran, threatening use of force, intervention, inciting violence, and terrorism ALWAGHT- Group of Friends calls out aggressive acts against Iran, threatening use of force, intervention, inciting violence, and terrorism. Group of Friends strongly con ...
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for  Gaza?
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What Does Trump’s “Board of Peace” Eye for Gaza?

Monday 19 January 2026 ،
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, Trump advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner, American billionaire Marc Jeffrey Rowan, the US Deputy National Security Advisor Robert Gabriel, and President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga. According to th ...
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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.
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ISIS Prisoners Break Free: Conflicting Goals of Kurds and Al-Jolani Govt.

Friday 23 January 2026 ،
While each of Kurds and Al-Jolani’s government trade accusations for ISIS prisoners breaking free, some refer to secret motivation that facilitated this escape. Alwaght- Following the recent developments in eastern and Northern Syria, reports suggest that hundreds and even thousands of ISIS prisoner ...
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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 ،
Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative, stated in an interview with TRT Arabic on January 22 that Israel is refusing to open the Rafah crossing under the pretext of returning the last Israeli soldier's body, and this issue has become a tool for exerting pressure and suspending ...
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026 ،
The ex-PM is given another opportunity to run Iraq amid turbulent conditions at home and in the region. Alwaght- The race for Iraqi prime minister's post is witnessing a dramatic comeback; one that already appears to be making Western and American officials uneasy. This follows the official anno ...
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Qassem Expresses His Loyalty to Iran’s Leader and The Nation
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Qassem Expresses His Loyalty to Iran’s Leader and The Nation

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
Secretary General, declares his solidarity with Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei ALWAGHT- Sheikh Naim Qassem, Hezbollah Secretary General, declares his solidarity with Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and the people of Iran in the face of US threats. Sheikh Naim Qas ...

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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.