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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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FM Araghchi: Iran Is "Pursuing Diplomacy, But Ready for War"
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FM Araghchi: Iran Is "Pursuing Diplomacy, But Ready for War"

Sunday 8 February 2026
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states that Iran has consistently followed diplomacy while remaining prepared for any conflict ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi states that Iran has consistently followed diplomacy while remaining prepared for any conflict. In a Tehran speech following recent ...
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation
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The Israeli West Bank Expansion Has Sparked Widespread International Condemnation

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
A coalition of eight nations and the European Union have issued a joint condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion and annexation in the West Bank ALWAGHT- A coalition of eight nations and the European Union have issued a joint condemnation of Israeli settlement expansion and annexation in the Wes ...
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What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?
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What Are the Consequences of New Start Treaty Expiration?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
The world is now a more dangerous place as New Start nuclear deal expires. Alwaght- With the expiration of the New Start treaty on nuclear arms between the US and Russia, the world is on the eve of entry to a period that can be regarded the most dangerous in the international nuclear order since the ...
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?
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What’s behind Iran’s Larijani Visit to Oman?

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
Attempts by Oman are underway to bring views of Tehran and Washington close for a potential deal. Alwaght- As tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate, Iranian Supreme National Security Council’s head Ali Larijani has visited Oman. The visit comes a few days after Tehran and Washington ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
Iran celebrates 47th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution, making its way to further progress despite challenges. Alwaght- It has been 47 years since the Islamic Revolution took place in Iran, and this year, too, the Iranians are celebrating the anniversary, known as 22 Bahman, as the symbol of res ...
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
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Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia and Qatar rush for security deals with Somalia after Israel recognized Somaliland breakaway region as independent state with Emirati help. Alwaght- Signing a military cooperation agreement between Saudi Arabia and Somalia in Riyadh only a few weeks after a similar Somalian agreement wit ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Trump appears to have told hawkish Israeli PM that he prefers diplomacy over war with Iran. Alwaght- The meeting of the US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was held on Wednesday, with Iran taking a center stage in the talks of the two allies. Following the meeting ...
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation
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New Israeli Law Accelerating West Bank Annexation

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
The Israeli regime is killing the Oslo Accords as it expands occupied territories in the West Bank. Alwaght- While the world community is putting high pressures on the Israeli regime to end Gaza war, the Israeli regime ruled by hardliners not only refuses to halt the conflict, but also by advancing ...
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence
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As Western-dominated Order Erodes, Many Question MSC Influence

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
Powers like China and Russia have not only gained greater economic and military heft but are also actively contesting the Western liberal order on an ideological and discursive level. This shifting balance is more than a simple transfer of hard power; it signals a fundamental change in the paradigm ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
The Iraqi cabinet formation looks uncertain as the Iraqi factions are thinking over their next moves after US opposition to al-Maliki’s candidacy. Alwaght- Iraq's parliamentary elections of November 11 with a 55-percent turnout marked a turning point in establishing a relative political order af ...

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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.