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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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What Does It Mean for Iran to Procure Su-35 Fighter Jets?

What Does It Mean for Iran to Procure Su-35 Fighter Jets?

Tuesday 5 December 2023
Defense Minister Sayed Mahdi Farahi said that purchase of Su-35, Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters, and Yak-130 jet trainers has been finalized.  “The procurement process of these advanced military aircraft is being completed to ensure their integration into Iran’s defense arsenal, and ...
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Iran Sends into Space Biological Capsule aboard Indigenous Launcher

Iran Sends into Space Biological Capsule aboard Indigenous Launcher

Wednesday 6 December 2023 ،
Defense Ministry. It is capable of launching bio-capsules weighing 500 kilograms. Spokesman for the Aerospace Research Institute said the 13th government of the Islamic Republic has practically revived the bio-space. Hossein Dalirian said several bio-capsules systems were tested for the first ...
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Pres. Raisi’s Moscow Visit New Acceleration to Soaring Iranian-Russian Ties

Pres. Raisi’s Moscow Visit New Acceleration to Soaring Iranian-Russian Ties

Saturday 9 December 2023 ،
Iranian president visited Moscow and discussed deeper ties as the two countries are increasingly turning strategic partners. Alwaght- At a time the US is fueling the crises in Ukraine and Gaza in an attempt to impair and isolate Russia and Iran, Tehran and Moscow have wreaked all Washington’s ...
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Golani Brigade: The Much-vaunted Israeli Elite Force That’s Faltered in Gaza

Golani Brigade: The Much-vaunted Israeli Elite Force That’s Faltered in Gaza

Thursday 21 December 2023 ،
The Israeli elite force Golani is sustaining great losses as it faces fierce Hamas fighting. Alwaght- Before Gaza war, Golani Brigade was a big name for Israelis. This name represented the army’s most elite fighters, and one of the highly regarded commando brigades that Tel Aviv boasted about ...
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Hamas has self-reliantly opposed the three giant intelligence agencies of the world!

Hamas has self-reliantly opposed the three giant intelligence agencies of the world!

Wednesday 24 January 2024 ،
Defense.   What is the objective of the Washington intelligence initiative? According to Khaleej Online, the United States is increasing drone flights over Gaza and intensifying efforts to monitor communications among Hamas officials to expand its intelligence gathering on the movements of H ...
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Sweden NATO Membership Closed with Turkey: Whats Next?

Sweden NATO Membership Closed with Turkey: Whats Next?

Tuesday 30 January 2024 ،
Turkey finally accepted to allow Sweden in the NATO, nut experts say its gaps with the military bloc and the West will not be bridged. Alwaght- On Sunday, Turkish parliament after a year of hemming and hawing with the West finally approved Sweden’s membership to NATO, closing one of the most c ...
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The future of the Camp David Accords amid increasing tensions between Egypt and Israel

The future of the Camp David Accords amid increasing tensions between Egypt and Israel

Saturday 17 February 2024 ،
Defense and Security Committee in the Egyptian House of Representatives, echoed these sentiments in an interview with Sputnik, emphasizing, While the Egyptian government upholds the peace agreement with Israel, any breach on the other side would constitute an international agreement violation, jeopa ...
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What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?

What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?

Tuesday 5 March 2024 ،
Defense Committee a year later, only to be subsequently cancelled by current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. While Sunni and Shia Arab elites perceived the military as the basis of an Arab nationalist state, others, such as the Kurds, harbored concerns about its aggressive intentions and hi ...
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Is US’s Gaza Pier Project Supplementary to Rafah Occupation?

Is US’s Gaza Pier Project Supplementary to Rafah Occupation?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
Defense said that it is coordinating logistics with the Israeli army in Cyprus and the shipments will be inspected by an Israeli general based in this country.  Despite American claims bout the humanitarian goals of this pier and cooperation with the World Food Program (WFP) of the United Nati ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
Program at TRENDS Research and Advisory based in the UAE, said that according to such a defense pact, “the US would provide security guarantees to Saudi Arabia, which might include commitments to defend the kingdom in the event of external threats. The agreement could also allow Saudi Arabia a ...

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