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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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Why’s Deir Ez-Ezor Becoming Hot Spot for Syria Crisis Actors
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Why’s Deir Ez-Ezor Becoming Hot Spot for Syria Crisis Actors

Sunday 10 November 2024
US, but the Arab tribes, who are mainly in the areas under the control of the central government, are unclear if supported by Damascus or the foreign actors or none. However, some experts claim that the central government and Iran are providing arms support to the Arab militias in Deir Ez-Zor so th ...
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What Do Experts Think about Prospects of Iranian-Saudi Security Cooperation?
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What Do Experts Think about Prospects of Iranian-Saudi Security Cooperation?

Tuesday 12 November 2024 ،
US in the Persian Gulf has been sowing division between Iran and the Arab states and establishing its presence in this waterway under security excuses, the developments of the past few months have shown that the Arab monarchies are moving on a parallel path with the Washington's policies. After ...
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Iran Unveils “Seraj,” a Formidable Laser-Powered Air Defense System
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Iran Unveils “Seraj,” a Formidable Laser-Powered Air Defense System

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Iran’s Army showcased a cutting-edge laser-powered air defense system during military drills in the western and northern regions ALWAGHT- Iran's Army showcased a cutting-edge laser-powered air defense system during military drills in the western and northern regions. Iran's Army unveiled th ...
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The Secret of Iranian Underground Military Bases
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The Secret of Iranian Underground Military Bases

Friday 17 January 2025 ،
Iran has constructed many of underground military facilities it calls "underground cities" for effective defensive and offensive actions. Alwaght- Following the tensions between Israel and the Axis of Resistance and the recent developments in Syria, the Iranian armed forces in recent weeks held thei ...
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North Korea Vows Tough Response to US-South Korea Drills
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North Korea Vows Tough Response to US-South Korea Drills

Saturday 8 March 2025 ،
US military activities, including the arrival of the USS Carl Vinson. Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korea's leader, accused the US of escalating confrontation with its military muscle-flexing. She warned that North Korea would have no choice but to renew its strategic deterrence, describing the c ...
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Iran-China-Russia: The Emerging Pole of Naval Power
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Iran-China-Russia: The Emerging Pole of Naval Power

Sunday 16 March 2025 ،
US role in the global security, China, Russia, and Iran with their joint naval exercises signal that a new weight is emerging in the transitioning security order in the face of the US. In this connection, on Tuesday, the three countries started Security Belt 2025 naval war games near Iran's Cha ...
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BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role
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BRICS Security Cooperation and Iran’s Key Role

Saturday 3 May 2025 ،
US dollar. But while the bloc questions the place of Western powers in the current world order, it does not question the norms on which the international system is built. It seeks to create independent security mechanisms to counter common threats such as terrorism, cyber threats, and foreign inter ...
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Trading Fire: Are India and Pakistan Going to Full-scale War?
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Trading Fire: Are India and Pakistan Going to Full-scale War?

Thursday 8 May 2025 ،
US President Donald Trump has called the escalation “shameful” and expressed hope that the clashes will end “very quickly”. China, Pakistan’s largest international investor and a border dispute partner, has urged both sides to exercise restraint. People of two countrie ...
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Iranian Naval Helicopter Engages US Warship in Sea of Oman
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Iranian Naval Helicopter Engages US Warship in Sea of Oman

Wednesday 23 July 2025 ،
USS Fitzgerald was intercepted by an Iranian Navy helicopter in the Sea of Oman ALWAGHT- The USS Fitzgerald was intercepted by an Iranian Navy helicopter in the Sea of Oman, which issued warning signals that caused the American vessel to alter its course to the south. Iran’s military reported ...
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Joint Sea-2025 Naval Drills Signal Growing Military Ties Between Russia and China
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Joint Sea-2025 Naval Drills Signal Growing Military Ties Between Russia and China

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
US and its allies rise, particularly over the Ukraine conflict, Russia and China continue to deepen their military, economic, and political ties through such joint operations and high-level strategic cooperation. Since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, China has positioned itself as a ne ...

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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.