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- LAF Says Israeli Aggression Prevents Full Deployment
- Dim Outlook of Israeli Influence in Central Asia: What Does Russian Analyst Say?
- On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?
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New Air Defense Systems Delivered to Iran’s Army: Spokesperson
New military equipment, especially air defense systems, has been added to the Army’s combat organization, strengthening Iran’s defense capabilitiesOil Tanker Erupts in Flames After Hitting Mine in Hormuz Strait An oil tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz exploded after striking a mine while its radar system was switched off
Iran Condemns Commercial Vessel Attack, Summons Ukrainian Chargé d’Affaires Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires in Tehran over an alleged Ukrainian military attack on an Iranian commercial vessel
Saudi-Operated Bayraktar Drone Shot Down by Yemeni Armed Forces According to the Yemeni Armed Forces, a Turkish-made Bayraktar Akinci drone operated by Saudi forces was shot down over Al-Jwawf province
LAF Says Israeli Aggression Prevents Full Deployment The Lebanese Army says ongoing Israeli attacks are hindering the completion of its deployment in southern Lebanon
Iran Reaffirms Commitment to Defending National Security and Interests Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that Tehran is resolved to defend its national interests
China Reaffirms Support for Peace and Stability in West Asia During talks on Friday, Iran’s foreign minister said the insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz stems solely from American oath-breaking
Eight Palestinians Injured in Israeli Settler Attacks Across the West Bank Israeli settlers attacked Far’ata in the occupied West Bank, injuring eight Palestinians, six of whom were struck by live ammunition
YAF Claims Missile and Drone Attacks on Saudi Aramco Sites in Jizan and Yanbu According to the YAF military spokesperson, the naval blockade on Saudi Arabia will continue
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Iran Warns It Will Retaliate Against Any Aggressive Acts Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed that Iran reserves the right to retaliate against any acts of aggression
IRGC Says It Struck US Military Facilities in Jordan, Amazon Hub in Bahrain Iran launched a new wave of drone attacks targeting US military facilities in Jordan and Bahrain, as well as Amazon data center infrastructure
IRGC Reports Disabling Multiple Radar Systems in Kuwait Iran’s IRGC announced the disabling of several radar systems in Kuwait as part of the newest phase of its ongoing retaliation
Latest IRGC Strikes Reportedly Inflict Casualties on US Troops IRGC said on Wednesday that its latest operations struck numerous US drones and helicopters, as well as American troops
Iran Maintains Missile, Drone Production Amid Active Operations Missile and drone production is continuing while the country’s military carries out retaliatory operations
Iran Shifts Battlefield Equation Despite Enemy’s Technological Edge Iranian innovation altered the battlefield equation to Iran’s advantage
Iran’s UN Envoy Warns US Strike Endangers Nuclear Safety Iran’s envoy to the UN demanded an explicit condemnation from the Security Council and the UN secretary-general over the US missile strike
Iran Asks IAEA to Denounce US Bombing of Nuclear Sites Tehran on Monday accused Washington of deliberately attacking civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear sites during its ongoing military campaign
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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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One Soul in Two Bodies: Iraq the Second Station of Martyred Leader’s Funeral
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Strategic Studies notes that over the centuries, Najaf and Qom have stood as the two primary hubs of religious scholarship and scholarly exchange.
That historical link ensured that Iran's leader, mainly his writings, messages, and views, were widely known among seminary students, clerics, and r ...
Interview
Martyred Leader’s Funeral the Biggest Display of Democracy, Iran Turned War into Opportunity: Lebanese Author
Thursday 9 July 2026
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Iranians turned the funeral of their martyred leader into a source of national power and unity. Alwaght- The presence of journalist and author Shoghi Awadha in Iran for attending the funeral of the martyred leader of Iran Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei gave Alwaght an opportunity to talk to this prom ...
Interview
Martyred Leader’s Funeral Historic, Iraq Farewell Displaced Influence of Resistance in the Region: Expert
Friday 10 July 2026
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Strategic Studies.
Alwaght: How do you see the significance and messages of the historic funeral for the martyred Supreme Leader?
Zarean: The funeral procession for the Leader of the Revolution carries immense significance on multiple levels. He was no ordinary figure because he stood ...
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Lindsey Graham’s Enduring Support for ‘Israel’ and His War-Focused Legacy
Sunday 12 July 2026
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Lindsey Graham’s death has reignited debate over the wars, foreign interventions, and strategic alliances that shaped his controversial political career ALWAGHT- Lindsey Graham's death has reignited debate over the wars, foreign interventions, and strategic alliances that shaped his controversia ...
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Iraq at a Critical Juncture in Relations with the US
Tuesday 14 July 2026
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The new PM visits the US to expand ties with Washington amid home calls to not facilitate further American interference in Iraqi affairs. Alwaght- The new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi who has recently made an important political and propagandistic splash by his daring, unprecedented anti-corrup ...
Analysis
What’s Behind Postponing Netanyahu’s Planned US Visit?
Tuesday 21 July 2026
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A gap has begun to grow broader between the US and Israel as Netanyahu shows grows defiant of Trump. Alwaght- When a visit gets canceled, it is rarely just about the visit itself. Sometimes, postponing a diplomatic meeting is a tell, a sign of fractures that can no longer be hidden.
Israeli Prime M ...
Report
A Visit with Dangerous Agenda: What Does Lebanon’s Aoun Seek in the US?
Tuesday 21 July 2026
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As the US pressures mount, Lebanon’s president flies to Washington to coordinate his agenda with the Americans. Alwaght- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has visited Washington at the US President Donald Trump's invitation and is planned to meet him at the White House today, only a few weeks after ...
Report
Ditching Its S-400s, What Will Turkey Do with Defense Challenges against Rivals?
Wednesday 22 July 2026
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Ankara is hopeful that it will build its air defense with Western supplies, but West is yet uncertain Turkey is a true ally. Alwaght- Years after Turkey’s purchase of the S-400 air defense system from Russia tore open one of the deepest rifts in NATO history, the case has reached its final sta ...
Paper
What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?
Thursday 23 July 2026
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The new Iraqi PM is in Tehran amid shifting home and regional dynamics, which make it unavoidable to recalibrate ties with Iran. Alwaght- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi’s trip to Tehran today is far more than a routine diplomatic visit between neighbors. Scheduled in the first months of Bag ...
Report
On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?
Sunday 26 July 2026
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Strategic message of deal to the Israelis
Whatever the deal’s ultimate fate, many experts see Saudi Arabia’s move toward a nuclear fuel cycle, even under a civilian guise, as a signal that could redraw the West Asia’s balance of power.
Imran Bayoumi, a fellow at the Atlantic Coun ...
