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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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Iran Parliament Speaker Vows to Hear Protesters, Act Against Foreign-Linked Agitators
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Iran Parliament Speaker Vows to Hear Protesters, Act Against Foreign-Linked Agitators

Monday 5 January 2026
Qalibaf said legitimate public protests deserve attention ALWAGHT- Qalibaf said legitimate public protests deserve attention, adding that foreign intelligence–linked individuals attempting to fuel riots would be handled separately by authorities. Speaking in parliament, Speaker Mohammad Baqer ...
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
The Taliban are divided on a series of issues from power composition to women and this is costing the Kabul rulers their influence. Alwaght- Before the Taliban could seize the power in Kabul, the group for decades had firmly maintained its internal cohesion. 20 years of confrontation with the Americ ...
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Araghchi Affirms Peace as Iran’s Preference Over War
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Araghchi Affirms Peace as Iran’s Preference Over War

Wednesday 21 January 2026 ،
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserts Iran’s commitment to peace over conflict and readiness for a fair agreement ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserts Iran's commitment to peace over conflict and readiness for a fair agreement, highlighting the ineffectiveness of US hostile actions ...
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan
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Taliban’s New Penal Code Cements Pashtun Rule over Afghanistan

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
The Taliban have approved new charter that will see shift of power and laws in favor of Pashtuns. Alwaght- On the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s comeback to power in Afghanistan, the group has unveiled its new legal code or charter of rule, causing controversy nationwide. The document is e ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Israeli regime opened the Rafah Border Crossing, bit Palestinians and rights groups says this does not promise better conditions as Israeli violations persist. Alwaght- After weeks of waiting by millions of war-stricken Palestinians in Gaza to see Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt reopened, finally o ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
Iran celebrates 47th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution, making its way to further progress despite challenges. Alwaght- It has been 47 years since the Islamic Revolution took place in Iran, and this year, too, the Iranians are celebrating the anniversary, known as 22 Bahman, as the symbol of res ...
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Day 11 of War: Increasing Compensation Claims in Israel, Growing Gasoline Prices in the US
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Day 11 of War: Increasing Compensation Claims in Israel, Growing Gasoline Prices in the US

Wednesday 11 March 2026 ،
The US and Israel begin to count the costs of war. Alwaght- Hard-leaked information from the Israeli regime suggest that the retaliatory missile strikes by Iran and the allied resistance groups have dealt heavy blows on Israeli regime. Israel’s Channel 7 reports that since war began eleven day ...
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Bombing Civilian and Scientific Centers in Iran Echoes American-Israeli War Routine
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Bombing Civilian and Scientific Centers in Iran Echoes American-Israeli War Routine

Saturday 4 April 2026 ،
Iran standing on its feet in science and industry is one reason the Israeli regime and the US are bombing its universities and production lines. Alwaght- While the international laws ban any attacks on civilians targets and labels ignoring this principle as the impairment of one of the most essentia ...
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla
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World Outraged by Israeli Treatment of Sumud Flotilla

Monday 25 May 2026 ،
Countries condemn Israel’s extreme violence against organizers of an aid flotilla aimed at symbolically breaking Gaza siege. Alwaght- These days, the epic move by the Steadfastness (Sumud) Flotilla and the recurring tragedy of the brutal suppression of small boats carrying meager food and medical ai ...
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Tel Aviv on Sexual Violence Blacklist: International Laws and Crisis of Israeli Impunity
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Tel Aviv on Sexual Violence Blacklist: International Laws and Crisis of Israeli Impunity

Sunday 31 May 2026 ،
Israeli sexual violence against the Palestinians is documented by the international organizations, but justice remain far away. Alwaght- Israel's name is so synonymous with crimes that almost on every list, the biggest violators of the basic human rights in the wars are the Israelis. In recent ...

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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.