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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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Three Vessels Struck by US Forces in The Eastern Pacific; Eight Fatalities Reported
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Three Vessels Struck by US Forces in The Eastern Pacific; Eight Fatalities Reported

Tuesday 16 December 2025
States Southern Command announced that it carried out lethal strikes on three vessels in international waters in the eastern Pacific on December 15, killing eight people. According to SOUTHCOM, the operation was ordered by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and targeted vessels allegedly involved in drug ...
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Iran Welcomes Chile’s Presidential Election Results, Signals Willingness to Deepen Relations
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Iran Welcomes Chile’s Presidential Election Results, Signals Willingness to Deepen Relations

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson congratulated Chile on the successful conduct of its presidential election ALWAGHT- The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson congratulated Chile on the successful conduct of its presidential election and affirmed Tehran’s willingness to enha ...
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety
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US–Qatar F 35 Negotiations Fuel Rising Israeli Anxiety

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
States are reported to be in advanced discussions over a potential sale of F‑35 stealth fighter jets to Doha, marking a significant step in US–Qatari military cooperation and signaling a broader US policy shift on advanced aircraft sales in the Persian Gulf. Qatar first expressed interest in a ...
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Armenia Growing Hasty about TRIPP Corridor
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Armenia Growing Hasty about TRIPP Corridor

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
Armenia is now more aligned with Azerbaijan and the US about Trump corridor, ignoring concerns of neighbors. Alwaght- After agreement of the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders at the White House earlier in August, now reports suggest that the two sides have taken further steps to accelerate implementa ...
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Turkey is pushing for Kurdish disarming, but other powers are indirectly encouraging Kurdish defiance. Alwaght- The several-decade dispute between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in recent months has seen a contradictory shift: On the one hand, both sides showing pro-pea ...
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach
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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Vehicles in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that two people were killed and five others wounded in separate Israeli airstrikes ALWAGHT- Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports that two people were killed and five others wounded in separate Israeli airstrikes on vehicles in southern Lebanon. An Israeli drone ...
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Maduro Hails Iran as Model for Upholding International Law
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Maduro Hails Iran as Model for Upholding International Law

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
States. During his weekly TV program, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro praised Iran for its steadfast and principled positions on the global stage, highlighting Tehran’s unwavering support for Venezuela’s sovereignty and stability. He detailed a recent phone call with Iranian ...
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics
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Araghchi Cautions the US Against Repeating Ineffective Pressure Tactics

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
States to respect Iran’s people and their political system ALWAGHT- Iran’s foreign minister called on the United States to respect Iran’s people and their political system, stating that military threats, sanctions, and pressure have proven ineffective and cautioning that repeating such m ...
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?
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With West Doubtful of Him, Can Al-Sharaa End Syria Chaotic Situation?

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
State for Near Eastern Affairs under the Trump administration, points to the regime’s ideology as the most troubling long-term consequence. A Salafist government at the heart of the Levant, he argues, would undoubtedly embolden its ideological sympathizers across the region. Significant fears ...
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025 ،
Tehran and Moscow have many reasons to align, from energy cooperation to confronting Western sanctions and threats. Alwaght- On January 17, 2025, President Vladimir Putin of Russian and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran signed Tehran-Moscow Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation. The aim is ...

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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.