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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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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026
of cessation of hostilities. After several violations of ceasefire last week by the two sides, the defense ministry of al-Jolani on Saturday announced extension of the truce deal with the SDF for 15 days. Accepting the extension, the SDF stated that along with talks with international mediators, we ...
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?
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What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
of official events as well as contacts with the state officials and communal members, including the Jewish society, are expected. However, given the growing tensions in the region, the Israeli delegation's visit to Baku and Astana is considerable economically and politically. The push for trad ...
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IRGC Intelligence: 10 Foreign Intelligence Agencies Plotting Against Iran
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IRGC Intelligence: 10 Foreign Intelligence Agencies Plotting Against Iran

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
of ten foreign countries ALWAGHT- The IRGC Intelligence Organization has thwarted a terrorist plan orchestrated by the intelligence agencies of ten foreign countries, intended to promote unrest and endanger Iran's national identity. The IRGC claims that recent acts of terrorism in Iran were par ...
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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 ،
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 expected to replace the previous constitution and is set to ...
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability
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Unity Among Muslims Is an Effective Means of Addressing Tensions and Instability

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
of Iran discussed regional tensions with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The president emphasized Iran's principled approach of domestic unity and constructive engagement with Islamic countries, and expressed appreciation for the support shown by Islamic nations to the Iran ...
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
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The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
officials’ stances about Iran drew questions about true intention of Ankara. Alwaght- A tale from rich Persian literature, The Bear's Friendship, known in popular folklore as Auntie Bear's Friendship, has gained startling new relevance in today's international affairs, particularly when ...
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Iran Ready, Aggression Costly for Enemy
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Iran Ready, Aggression Costly for Enemy

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
official claims enemies have shifted to hybrid and cognitive warfare after military failures ALWAGHT- Senior Iranian official claims enemies have shifted to hybrid and cognitive warfare after military failures; warns that any hostile actions will result in severe consequences for adversaries. Rear ...
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Iran Will Persist with Its Nuclear Program, Despite Ongoing Sanctions Imposed
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Iran Will Persist with Its Nuclear Program, Despite Ongoing Sanctions Imposed

Wednesday 28 January 2026 ،
of sanctions and political pressures ALWAGHT- Tehran's advancement in nuclear, quantum, and high-technology research will continue despite the imposition of sanctions and political pressures. The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, Mohammad Eslami, has criticized the Director General ...
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?
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What Does Trump Want From Cuba?

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
University of Miami, believes that the US has not clearly and explicitly stated what it wants from Cuba. However, what the Trump administration is seeking to stop is the surge of Cuban migrants. Bustamante said, The Cuban government could initiate a mass migration to the US as a way to pressure Was ...
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
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From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
of the Atlantic has reached a point of no-return more than any time before. Today, the talk is not about difference over one or a number of geopolitical issues, but about full collapse of mechanisms that for several decades have saved the European-American alliance. Meanwhile, it seems that the fat ...

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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.