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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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Carlson: Trump Surrenders His Position to Netanyahu
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Carlson: Trump Surrenders His Position to Netanyahu

Wednesday 20 May 2026
interview with Israel's Channel 13, Carlson insisted that the United States should not be funding Israel's military, stating, There is no reason for the United States to give money to Israel, especially to its military. He rejected self-defense justifications, arguing that even if Hamas comm ...
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With His Move against Arms of Resistance Groups, Iraq’s Al-Sadr is Playing in Trump’s Game
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With His Move against Arms of Resistance Groups, Iraq’s Al-Sadr is Playing in Trump’s Game

Sunday 31 May 2026 ،
interview with Alwaght, saying that given the American and Israeli defeat in the 40-day war on Iran, Washington has resorted to a rejuvenated phase of pressure on Tehran and the Axis of Resistance branches amid ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon and the American pressure on the Iraqi government to d ...
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From Persian Gulf to Lebanon: How Will War Stop?
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From Persian Gulf to Lebanon: How Will War Stop?

Friday 5 June 2026 ،
interview with Ahmad Zarean, a West Asia affairs expert, asking him for comments about the future of this war. Alwaght: What is the nature of these scattered clashes in the Persian Gulf and Lebanon amid the US claims that they are close to an initial deal with Iran and that the ceasefire still hold ...
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Baghdad Seeking Ways Out of the Strategic Energy Bind
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Baghdad Seeking Ways Out of the Strategic Energy Bind

Sunday 14 June 2026 ،
interview with Hurriyet, Birol warned that “the vase has already been broken,” making it hard to fix the Hormuz route again. He called the project not a routine infrastructure initiative but a strategic necessity, for Iraq, for Turkey, and as a vital asset for Europe’s supply secur ...
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Iranian Unity in World Cup Match Neutralized Planned Controversy
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Iranian Unity in World Cup Match Neutralized Planned Controversy

Wednesday 17 June 2026 ،
interviews with reporters. They underscored the importance of fan support, team cohesion, and staying focused on pushing deeper into the tournament. The only gripes they aired revolved around the shoddy conditions for preparation and recovery, something they pinned on FIFA and the US government, wit ...
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Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza
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Failure Upon Start: Fate of June 26 Movement in Gaza

Monday 29 June 2026 ،
interviews with the Shehab news website. They made it clear that any move that undermines internal security within Palestinian society, or any collaboration with the Israeli occupiers, must be met with firm legal action. Anyone proven to be cooperating with the enemy or participating in destructive ...
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Italian Delegation Travels to Tehran for Martyred Leader’s Funeral
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Italian Delegation Travels to Tehran for Martyred Leader’s Funeral

Friday 3 July 2026 ،
interviews and reports on Iranian society during his stay. He described participating in the trip as an honor and said he hoped to offer his audience direct insight into the event. The Italian delegation is part of a broader group of independent activists, antiwar campaigners and anti-imperialist o ...
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Islamic Revolution Path Continues Under New Leader: Russian Academic
Interview

Islamic Revolution Path Continues Under New Leader: Russian Academic

Monday 6 July 2026 ،
interview with Sabit Husseinov, a Russian religious activist and Persian language professor, and religious scholar at Moscow Islamic University. Alwaght: What was your impression when you heard of the leader's martyrdom? Husseinov: It was earlier in the morning when my friends informed me of h ...
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Palestine’s Place in Martyred Leader’s Worldview
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Palestine’s Place in Martyred Leader’s Worldview

Wednesday 8 July 2026 ،
interview, which was the launch of formal ties between Hamas and the Islamic Republic. The first official contact between the Hamas movement and Iran came on the direct orders of the martyred Imam Khamenei, he said. The late leader personally delineated the framework for this relationship, a framewo ...
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Martyred Leader’s Funeral the Biggest Display of Democracy, Iran Turned War into Opportunity: Lebanese Author
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Martyred Leader’s Funeral the Biggest Display of Democracy, Iran Turned War into Opportunity: Lebanese Author

Thursday 9 July 2026 ،
interview, Awadha discussed the messages of public massive turnout in the funeral, impacts and position of the martyred leader in the Muslim world, and the role of the Islamic Republic in supporting Palestine, Lebanon, and Yemen, as well as the prospects for the Axis of Resistance. Alwaght: What br ...

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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.