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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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President Pezeshkian Extends National Day Congratulations to Japan
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President Pezeshkian Extends National Day Congratulations to Japan

Tuesday 17 February 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Japan’s National Day ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his congratulations to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Japan’s National Day. In a congratu ...
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Pezeshkian: Iran–Russia Ties Enter New Phase with Completion of Corridor Projects
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Pezeshkian: Iran–Russia Ties Enter New Phase with Completion of Corridor Projects

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
President Masoud Pezeshkian said completed joint transit corridor projects will mark a new chapter in Iran–Russia relations ALWAGHT- President Masoud Pezeshkian said completed joint transit corridor projects will mark a new chapter in Iran–Russia relations. President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffir ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Amid shifting politics and alliances, Hariri may take moves to return to politics, despite veto on him by Saudi Arabia. Alwaght- Like every year, the former Lebanese PM Saad Hariru has returned to the country to mark anniversary of his father's assassination. During this year's ceremony, he ...
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What Do we Know about Chinese and Russian Air Bridge to Iran?
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What Do we Know about Chinese and Russian Air Bridge to Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
While the US is deploying weapons to the region, Iran’s allies are helping it boost its position. Alwaght- While the US President Donald Trump continuously threatens Iran with the armada he has deployed recently to the Persian Gulf and the media talk about large development of various equipment and ...
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Hezbollah Chief Praises Ayatollah Khamenei as An Outstanding Leader
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Hezbollah Chief Praises Ayatollah Khamenei as An Outstanding Leader

Monday 23 February 2026 ،
Sheikh Naim Qassem and past leaders of the Lebanese resistance regard the Leader of the Islamic Revolution as a role model ALWAGHT- Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said in an interview on Monday that he and past leaders of the Lebanese resistance regard the Leader of the Islamic Revol ...
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Borders Remain Insecure as Bilateral Distrust Dominates
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Pakistan-Afghanistan Borders Remain Insecure as Bilateral Distrust Dominates

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
Pakistan has recently launched airstrikes on Afghanistan, claiming it targeted terrorists acting against its security and interests. Alwaght- Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have once again sparked and for the second time in less than a year, the relations of the neighbors have gone critic ...
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Oil, Trade, and Tariffs: The Middle East at the Center of Geoeconomic Tensions
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Oil, Trade, and Tariffs: The Middle East at the Center of Geoeconomic Tensions

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
According to The Global Risks Report 2026, geo-economic confrontation now tops global threats ALWAGHT- According to The Global Risks Report 2026, geo-economic confrontation now tops global threats, with US–China trade frictions and oil volatility transforming the Middle East’s strategic ...
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Iran–Armenia Relations Have Consistently Been Grounded in Peace and Friendship
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Iran–Armenia Relations Have Consistently Been Grounded in Peace and Friendship

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s minister of defense, stated that relations between Iran and the Republic of Armenia have always been founded on peace and friendship ALWAGHT- Aziz Nasirzadeh, Iran’s minister of defense, stated that relations between Iran and the Republic of Armenia have always been fou ...
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Reuters: Iran Nears Agreement with China on CM 302 Anti Ship Missile Purchase
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Reuters: Iran Nears Agreement with China on CM 302 Anti Ship Missile Purchase

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
Finalizing the CM 302 missile deal would represent a major step in strengthening Iran’s naval deterrence against expanding US forces in the area ALWAGHT- Finalizing the CM‑302 missile deal would represent a major step in strengthening Iran’s naval deterrence against expanding US forces in the ...
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
Trump sends his envoy to Iraq to impose Washington’s policies on Baghdad. But Iraqis are clinging to their independence of decision-making. Alwaght- At a time the Iraqi political factions are struggling to get the country out of a state of uncertainty and manage it politically and administratively 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.