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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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IRGC Aerospace Force Pledges Steadfast Support for the Resistance Movement
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IRGC Aerospace Force Pledges Steadfast Support for the Resistance Movement

Wednesday 23 July 2025
interview that Iran’s Armed Forces—particularly the IRGC Aerospace Force—consider themselves the standard-bearers of the resistance movement, drawing strength from the unwavering support of the Iranian people. He credited the nation as the foundation of the resistance path and high ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
interview covered by Al-Jabaal, Al-Mashhadani said: “Some want to remove al-Fayyadh from the leadership of the organization based on the retirement law, while we are on the verge of a security crisis and we should not play with the settings of the security apparatus.” He noted that Amer ...
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Zangezur Corridor Has Several Aspects, Pursued by More than One Actor: Expert
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Zangezur Corridor Has Several Aspects, Pursued by More than One Actor: Expert

Sunday 27 July 2025 ،
interview with Hessamuddin Borumand, a expert of regional affairs, to discuss the contentious corridor and the role of regional and international actors in this project. Alwaght: Why is Azerbaijan insisting on implementing the project despite open Iranian warnings? Borumand: Zangezur Corridor seek ...
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Despite JCPOA Failures, Berlin Sides with US in Renewed Pressure on Iran
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Despite JCPOA Failures, Berlin Sides with US in Renewed Pressure on Iran

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
interview with Politico’s “Berlin Briefing” podcast, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul confirmed that Germany is engaged in early-stage diplomacy with Iran — “talks about talks” — aiming to avoid further military escalation following recent US and Isra ...
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Iran Plans to Pursue Compensation in Talks with US, Official States
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Iran Plans to Pursue Compensation in Talks with US, Official States

Monday 4 August 2025 ،
interview, stating that both the US and its “Zionist ally” must compensate Iran before talks resume. The Iranian government claims that the US and Israel jointly launched attacks on Iran’s military, nuclear, and civilian infrastructure in mid-June. In retaliation, Iran’s Isl ...
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
interview with Aljazeera that in order to carry out a second round of attacks on Iran, Israel must collect or provide credible information to show that Iran is rebuilding or repairing its nuclear program and, based on the information, it can convince the US administration to join its war, but it is ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
interview with Aljazeera, saying that this decision prioritizes Israel's security over Lebanon's national interests. Haider warns that if the government resorts to forced disarmament, we may approach red lines, because Hezbollah considers weapons to be the guarantor of Lebanon's securit ...
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
interview with Alwaght on the recent statements from Turkish officials and their sincerity regarding the boycott on Israel. The president [Erdogan] and the foreign minister [Fidan] have repeatedly emphasized in various settings that the Zionist regime is an occupier and have consistently defended t ...
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Lebanon’s Army between US Pressure and Hezbollah’s Insistence on Keeping Arms
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Lebanon’s Army between US Pressure and Hezbollah’s Insistence on Keeping Arms

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
interview with Turkey’s Anadolu News Agency, dismissed the possibility that the Lebanese army would take risks or shoulder responsibility for what he described as the Lebanese government’s arbitrary decision, made under foreign pressure and interference. Hamieh added: The army’s p ...
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications
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Iraq’s Election Atmosphere Overshadowed by Massive Candidate Disqualifications

Wednesday 10 September 2025 ،
interview with Shafaq News, he called the justification of de-Ba'athification illogical, especially given that some of the excluded figures played key roles in Iraq's fight against ISIS. He asserted, many of those excluded have been targeted for political reasons. This is a purge conducted b ...

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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.