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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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12-Day War Anniversary: Precious Lessons Used in 40-Day War
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12-Day War Anniversary: Precious Lessons Used in 40-Day War

Wednesday 17 June 2026
The 12-day was a warm-up for 40-day war, allowing Iran to correct its weaknesses and learn about enemy’s weak and strong spots. Alwaght- For the Iranians, June is packed with major bitter and sweet events that have left deep mark on the nation's developments. June 5, 1963 uprising, which many hi ...
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Iran’s New Operational Tactics and Algorithms in the Battle of South
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Iran’s New Operational Tactics and Algorithms in the Battle of South

Wednesday 29 July 2026 ،
The renewed war proved a shift in the deterrence equation as Iran has refreshed its tactics and operational capabilities. Alwaght- Iran's different performance in response to the American aggression on its southern regions over the past few weeks has drawn attention of military experts and credi ...
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Why’s Pentagon Drip-feeding Information on Iran Attacks Damage?
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Why’s Pentagon Drip-feeding Information on Iran Attacks Damage?

Sunday 16 August 2026 ،
While seeking to save face, the US wants to persuade the Congress and public opinion that more military spending is needed. Alwaght- Recently, the Wall Street Journal has revealed that Iran destroyed or damaged 42 American military aircraft. Other news reports suggesting that heavy damage was inflic ...
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Johnson Reveals 30 Suicide Attempts Aboard USS Lincoln in Exclusive Report
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Johnson Reveals 30 Suicide Attempts Aboard USS Lincoln in Exclusive Report

Tuesday 18 August 2026 ،
Security Council as a significant signal of Tehran's intent to press its advantages. Marandi said Iran intends to exploit growing American vulnerabilities despite acknowledging that a prolonged war would impose difficulties on Tehran as well. Johnson also emphasized that Washington is underestim ...
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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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Twilight of US Hegemony: Decline Felt at Home
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Twilight of US Hegemony: Decline Felt at Home

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
Security Council, argued: Rebuilding some of these installations does not make much practical sense. Having to finance repairs for facilities we don't actually need could accelerate the drawdowns already underway. The war of aggression against Iran has taught the US a bitter lesson. After 22 ye ...
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Hormuz Mission, a Two-sided Blade for South Korea
Analysis

Hormuz Mission, a Two-sided Blade for South Korea

Wednesday 9 September 2026 ،
South Korea is still undecided on joining the mission in Strait of Hormuz despite Trump’s push. Alwaght- The pressures of the failure in war with Iran these days impact the behavior of the White House with its allies, and while its European allies are uninterested to join Washington’s risky ad ...
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Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation
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Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation

Saturday 12 September 2026 ،
Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb strait have now become a point of vulnerability for the US and Saudi Arabia as the two keep destabilizing actions in West Asia. Alwaght- While the Strait of Hormuz in recent months has become one of the main points of military and naval flareup in the region, new development ...
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Fifth Fleet: From Safe Base to Story of Loss
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Fifth Fleet: From Safe Base to Story of Loss

Tuesday 15 September 2026 ،
The US lost one of its biggest military infrastructures in West Asia in Bahrain as Iran decided to hit its operational heart. Alwaght- Though the US President Donald Trump claimed that the Iranian missile strikes on the American bases in the Persian Gulf have not inflicted meaningful damage on these ...
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BRICS and Test of War: Iran, Energy, and New World Order Equation
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BRICS and Test of War: Iran, Energy, and New World Order Equation

Thursday 17 September 2026 ،
Iran expects BRICS to move past political statements and work out practical mechanisms that enable the bloc to counter Western pressures. Alwaght- The 18th BRICS summit was held in India, drawing leaders of the world's emerging powers to set the stage for the group's next chapter, naming its ...

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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.