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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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Lebanese Cleric: Harm To Ayatollah Khamenei Equals to War on Shias
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Lebanese Cleric: Harm To Ayatollah Khamenei Equals to War on Shias

Tuesday 27 January 2026
Lebanon's Supreme Islamic Shia Council has issued a warning, stating that any harm inflicted upon Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is equivalent to a global declaration of war against the Shia community. Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, Vice Chairman of Lebanon's Supreme Islamic Shia Council, spoke at a ...
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Iran Condemns Israel’s Assaults on Multiple Regions of Lebanon
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Iran Condemns Israel’s Assaults on Multiple Regions of Lebanon

Sunday 1 February 2026 ،
Lebanon ALWAGHT- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson issued a strong rebuke of Israel's air attacks on various locations within Lebanon, emphasizing the necessity for the United Nations Security Council members to swiftly halt Israeli aggression by fulfilling their assigned duties. Iran&# ...
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq
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Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and force normalization with Israel, signals a likely sharp escalation in Washington's pressure campaign against Iraq. His entry into the Iraqi portfolio foreshadows intensified White House pressure on both the Iraqi government and the anti-US resistance factions. The ...
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Iraqi Resistance’s "Missile City" a Message of Resolve to the US
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Iraqi Resistance’s "Missile City" a Message of Resolve to the US

Tuesday 3 February 2026 ،
Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen to Palestine do not depend absolutely on Tehran in their decisions and actions and they take action independently whenever they feel a need to defend the oppressed and protect the interests of the Resistance camp. Gaza war was a clear example of this reality. This conflict ...
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General
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"We Are in A Stage of Defense, Not Surrender," Stated Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary-General

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Lebanon ALWAGHT- Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem says Israel is targeting all of Lebanon. He underscored that resistance remains the priority, but signaled a willingness for dialogue to confront the attacks. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem declared on Tuesday that the group is in a necessary ...
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?
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Why’s the US Air Defense Chain Weak against Iran’s Missiles?

Wednesday 4 February 2026 ،
Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen, which could open simultaneous, chaotic fronts, stretching US and allied defenses beyond their limits. In recent days, these resistance groups have warned that should war against Iran begin, they will attack American positions and interests across the region, adding that ne ...
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Resistance Key to Lebanon’s Future: Sheikh Naim
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Resistance Key to Lebanon’s Future: Sheikh Naim

Monday 9 February 2026 ،
Lebanon’s strength ALWAGHT- Hezbollah Deputy Chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, asserted that Resistance is the cornerstone of Lebanon's strength. He denounced a recent Israeli strike in al-Hebbariyeh and called for nationwide unity. Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that Lebanon has maintained its sovereignty ...
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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 ،
Lebanon. Meanwhile, resistance factions across the region, including those in Iraq, have declared they will stand with Iran in the event of aggression by Trump and Netanyahu. The US is deploying political and economic leverage to prevent a localized conflict from escalating into a full-blown, protr ...
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Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US
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Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Lebanon, Al Mayadeen framed the Leader's remarks as a direct challenge to Trump, reporting his warning that a weapon capable of sinking an aircraft carrier is far more dangerous than the carrier itself. The outlet focused on the pledge to deliver a very painful slap to the US military. Focus on ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Lebanon is coming ahead of the parliamentary elections, something fueling speculations that he is coming back to the politics. There are various opinions regarding his comeback, while some, among others, look at this with doubt. Saad Hariri, jump into politics after father's assassination Afte ...

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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.