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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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Hezbollah Rules Out Internal Fighting, Rejects Clash with Lebanese Army
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Hezbollah Rules Out Internal Fighting, Rejects Clash with Lebanese Army

Saturday 27 December 2025
Israeli aggression are unfounded, noting that Israeli attacks continue and no withdrawal has taken place. He stated that while the army is nearing the end of the so-called first phase of its operations, Israel has escalated its aggression and shown disregard for Lebanese military measures, arguing ...
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document
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A Review of Newly Published US National Security Document

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
Israeli strikes. However, the image of West Asia portrayed in this US national security document does not reflect the region’s reality. The US has outlined four primary objectives in the region: managing energy flows, ensuring the security of the Israeli regime, keeping sea lanes open, and co ...
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Iran Accuses Israel of Undermining Regional Stability Through Recognition of Somaliland
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Iran Accuses Israel of Undermining Regional Stability Through Recognition of Somaliland

Monday 29 December 2025 ،
Israeli influence, and reiterated Tehran’s view that Israel’s policies are inherently hostile to peace. Addressing security and diplomacy, Baghaei dismissed speculation about new Israeli-US military plans against Iran, stressing that Tehran would not be swayed by psychological pressure ...
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As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes
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As Netanyahu and Trump Meet, Lebanon Awaits the Outcomes

Tuesday 30 December 2025 ،
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again visited the US to seek a way out of the current security impasse. To this end, Netanyahu and his staunch backer President Donald Trump have met on Monday in California. One of the key points raised in this meeting was the Lebanese development ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Israeli camp are surging, causing worries to other regional states. Pointing to the growing Iraqi role in the region, Araghchi said: Iran and Iraq explored regional issues, with Iraqi officials signaling a positive role in bridging divides between countries. Tehran expressed readiness to collaborat ...
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?
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What’s behind US Military Relocation from Ain Al-Assad to Al-Harir?

Tuesday 20 January 2026 ،
Israeli conflict. Built by Yugoslavian state companies between 1981 and 1990 at a cost of $280 million, it was initially named al-Qadisiyyah, referencing a historic Arab-Persian battle. It later became known as Objective Webster before being renamed Ain Al-Assad. Following the 2003 US invasion, the ...
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back
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Syria’s North Undergoes New Developments as US Stabs Kurds in the Back

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
Israeli regime. By occupying parts of southern Syria and exploiting the country’s instability, Tel Aviv is seeking to entrench its presence in these areas, an effort that deeply concerns Ankara. Turkey, whose allied factions in Syria hold a share of power, views itself as a key stakeholder in ...
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Iran Accuses Israel of Continuing Colonial Genocide in Palestine, Backed by The West
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Iran Accuses Israel of Continuing Colonial Genocide in Palestine, Backed by The West

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
Israeli assault on Gaza ALWAGHT- The Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, condemned a new Israeli assault on Gaza, stating that these acts of violence reflect Israel’s longstanding policy towards Palestinians, which has been in place since the regime's establishment over occupie ...
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?
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Rafah Border Crossing: A Safe Gate or an Entrance to a Large Open-Air Prison?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Israeli regime opened the Rafah Border Crossing, bit Palestinians and rights groups says this does not promise better conditions as Israeli violations persist. Alwaght- After weeks of waiting by millions of war-stricken Palestinians in Gaza to see Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt reopened, finally o ...
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran

Friday 6 February 2026 ،
Israeli Ma'ariv newspaper at such a critical juncture of the regional developments is not just a simple survey of thoughts, but can be seen as a silent referendum of the Arab nations about the security, political, and geopolitical dynamics of the West Asia region. Conducted by Doha-based Arab C ...

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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.