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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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British-Flagged Gaza Aid Vessel Intercepted by Israeli Navy
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British-Flagged Gaza Aid Vessel Intercepted by Israeli Navy

Sunday 27 July 2025
lawmakers, medics, and volunteers—en route to Gaza from Italy. Israeli drones were seen circling the vessel before navy ships approached. Despite multiple attempts by the crew to contact the Israeli military, no response was received, prompting a distress signal. Onboard, French MEP Emma Four ...
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General Dismissed After Minimizing Iran Attack Impact
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General Dismissed After Minimizing Iran Attack Impact

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
According to reports, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has removed a general after his agency’s assessment ALWAGHT- According to reports, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has removed a general after his agency’s assessment that June strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities caused only limited damage a ...
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Iran’s Lawmakers Vow ‘Strong’ Response to Sanctions Snapback
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Iran’s Lawmakers Vow ‘Strong’ Response to Sanctions Snapback

Tuesday 2 September 2025 ،
Iran’s Parliament has cautioned that it will deliver a firm and reciprocal response ALWAGHT- Iran’s Parliament has cautioned that it will deliver a firm and reciprocal response should the European troika move ahead with reactivating the snapback mechanism of sanctions against the Islamic Repub ...
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?
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From Defense to War: Why’s Trump Renamed Pentagon?

Monday 8 September 2025 ،
lawmakers complaining the change would cost the department millions for what is widely seen as a largely symbolic gesture. Retired Colonel Larry Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell under President George W. Bush, told The Hill the effort could run into the hundreds of ...
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Government Shutdown in US As Trump Threatens Mass Dismissals of Federal Workers
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Government Shutdown in US As Trump Threatens Mass Dismissals of Federal Workers

Wednesday 1 October 2025 ،
lawmakers ALWAGHT- The United States has gone into shutdown once more as Republicans, led by President Donald Trump, were unable to reach a budget agreement with Democratic lawmakers. The US government entered a shutdown Wednesday after Republicans and Democrats failed to agree on a spending bill, ...
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As Pro-Israeli Board Acquires TikTok, Palestinian Voice Censorship Concerns Rise
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As Pro-Israeli Board Acquires TikTok, Palestinian Voice Censorship Concerns Rise

Monday 6 October 2025 ،
lawmakers publicly justified the push to ban TikTok by citing concerns over China's access to sensitive data and American national security. However, from the outset, it was evident that the restrictions were fundamentally about controlling the narrative surrounding Israel following the outbreak ...
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Sharaa’s Moscow Visit?

Thursday 16 October 2025 ،
lawmakers have tried twice to advance bills repealing the Caesar Act, but internal disagreements have stalled both efforts. In September, the House Rules Committee blocked an attempt to include the repeal in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Syrian and regional lobbying groups had push ...
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Marco Rubio Urges Israel Against Annexing the West Bank Following Knesset Approval
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Marco Rubio Urges Israel Against Annexing the West Bank Following Knesset Approval

Thursday 23 October 2025 ،
lawmakers to delay the vote during US Vice President JD Vance’s visit. The move comes amid a broader effort by Israel’s far-right government to expand settlements and consolidate control over the West Bank, especially after the October 2023 Gaza conflict. Settler violence has escalated ...
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Mamdani Overcomes Billionaire-backed Challenge, Deepening Democratic Rift
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Mamdani Overcomes Billionaire-backed Challenge, Deepening Democratic Rift

Wednesday 5 November 2025 ،
lawmakers and overcoming skepticism from business leaders. Still, allies like Senator Bernie Sanders say his win proves progressive candidates can “stand up to the oligarchs and win,” signaling potential implications for future national elections.
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Army Chief Says Iran’s Defense Capabilities Are Expanding
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Army Chief Says Iran’s Defense Capabilities Are Expanding

Sunday 16 November 2025 ،
lawmakers on Sunday, Major General Amir Hatami stated that the Army has worked tirelessly to develop and strengthen Iran’s defensive capabilities. Highlighting Iran’s performance during the 12-day war imposed by the Zionist regime in June, he credited the country’s resilience to t ...

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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.