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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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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean
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US Tanker Seizure Brings War Clouds Lower on the Caribbean

Saturday 13 December 2025
The US steps up hostility on Venezuela despite Caracas resolve to defend national sovereignty. Alwaght- After military deployment and closure of Venezuelan airspace, the US has now seized a tanker, taking a new step to direct confrontation with Caracas. The US President Donald Trump on Wednesday an ...
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Iran, Ethiopia Expand Economic Cooperation Following BRICS Membership
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Iran, Ethiopia Expand Economic Cooperation Following BRICS Membership

Saturday 13 December 2025 ،
The Speakers of Iran and Ethiopia’s parliaments, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Tagesse Chafo, emphasized enhancing political, economic, and legislative cooperation ALWAGHT- The Speakers of Iran and Ethiopia’s parliaments, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Tagesse Chafo, emphasized enhancing politica ...
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Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream
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Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Iraq is facing growing terrorism threats and cannot simply forsake its effective popular defense. Alwaght- While the resistance groups and other victorious factions in the Iraqi parliamentary elections are busy debating new prime minister and president posts, some political parties are once again tr ...
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Tehran should act fast for influence and cooperation with Alliance of Sahel States, or have harder competition once other actors arrive. Alwaght- For years, Iranian analysts have been talking about their country’s ignoring of opportunities in Africa. Some encourage a redefinition of the relati ...
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Carries Out Extensive Drills in Tehran Province
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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Carries Out Extensive Drills in Tehran Province

Saturday 27 December 2025 ،
The IRGC carried out extensive military drills, named “Towards Holy Quds,” in various regions throughout Tehran Province ALWAGHT- The IRGC carried out extensive military drills, named “Towards Holy Quds,” in various regions throughout Tehran Province. The deputy commander of the IRGC&rs ...
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The Guardian Labels US Capture of Maduro an Imperial Act with Oil Motives
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The Guardian Labels US Capture of Maduro an Imperial Act with Oil Motives

Sunday 4 January 2026 ،
The US bombardment of Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Maduro signals a risky revival of explicit US imperial aggression in the region ALWAGHT- According to a Guardian analysis, the US bombardment of Venezuela and the kidnapping of President Maduro signals a risky revival of explicit US imp ...
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Larijani Calls for Swift Response to Unrest in Iranian Cities
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Larijani Calls for Swift Response to Unrest in Iranian Cities

Sunday 11 January 2026 ،
Iran’s National Security Council Secretary calls for strong measures to repress rioting and protect citizens and property ALWAGHT- Iran's National Security Council Secretary calls for strong measures to repress rioting and protect citizens and property. The Secretary of Iran's Supreme Natio ...
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?
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What’s Driven Strong Saudi Response to Southern Yemen Developments?

Friday 16 January 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia decided that inaction could give its rival the UAE a strategic edge. Alwaght- In definition of regional alliances and coalitions, one can no longer simply call Saudi Arabia and the UAE allies. Not long ago, the two Arab countries had common approaches to many geopolitical developments i ...
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Iranian Officials Claim US Aggression Towards Iran More Brutal Than Previous Wars in Iraq and Syria
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Iranian Officials Claim US Aggression Towards Iran More Brutal Than Previous Wars in Iraq and Syria

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
The United States’ actions towards Iran are more brutal than its past wars in countries like Iraq and Syria ALWAGHT- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Iran's Parliament, has made a statement asserting that the United States' actions towards Iran are more brutal than its past wars in c ...
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ISIS-style Conflict Resulted in The Swift Defeat of The US And Their Zionist Ally Within 48 Hours
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ISIS-style Conflict Resulted in The Swift Defeat of The US And Their Zionist Ally Within 48 Hours

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
The United States and its allies suffered a defeat within 48 hours during an ISIS-style terrorist conflict ALWAGHT- According to Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the United States and its allies suffered a defeat within 48 hours during an ISIS-style terrorist conflict. I ...

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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.