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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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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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UN Warns of Shocking Paramilitary War Crimes In El Fasher
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UN Warns of Shocking Paramilitary War Crimes In El Fasher

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights says fighters from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity during the siege and capture of El Fasher. Based on hundreds of interviews conducted in late 2025, investigators documented more than 6,000 kill ...
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
National Security Council Secretary, focusing on economic collaboration and regional security issues, signaling growing coordination between Tehran and Moscow.
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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 ،
Nations, and several Western capitals have also denounced the decision. These latest measures are part of a broader annexation drive that gained momentum last July. Following that initial push, far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich unveiled a plan to annex 82 percent of the West Bank. The str ...
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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 ،
The world is on the eve of a redefinition of power balance and the West is no longer the sole decision maker. Alwaght- Munich Security Conference is being held in a climate totally different from past years. For decades, especially after end of the WWIIand and the Cold War, this event marked the str ...
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
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Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
National Security Strategy, in which the Trump administration warned that European civilization could face a serious decline over the next two decades. Such a stance signaled that Washington no longer views Europe as a strategic partner worth preserving, but rather as a rival whose structures it see ...
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Araghchi Arrives in Geneva for Diplomatic Talks
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Araghchi Arrives in Geneva for Diplomatic Talks

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Nations Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
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Iran Pursues Talks, Rejects Threats: Security Chief
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Iran Pursues Talks, Rejects Threats: Security Chief

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
National Security Council, said Tehran is not seeking war but will not yield to threats, stressing that Iran relies on a dual approach of negotiations and deterrence. He said Iran is prepared for fair talks on its peaceful nuclear program while safeguarding national security, rejecting pressure-driv ...
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PMF, Iraqi Military Launch Coordinated Strike on ISIS Remnants
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PMF, Iraqi Military Launch Coordinated Strike on ISIS Remnants

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Iraq’s PMF, alongside the army, launches a major operation in the Nineveh desert targeting ISIS remnants ALWAGHT- Iraq’s PMF, alongside the army, launches a major operation in the Nineveh desert targeting ISIS remnants. The Popular Mobilization Forces launched a large-scale security operation ...
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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 ،
National Wisdom, Fatah Coalition, and Asayeb Ahl Al-Haq announced candidacy of al-Maliki in a moment critical in terms of security and regional dynamics.  The announcement of Nouri al-Maliki’s candidacy for prime minister did not appeal to Washington. Fearful of the growing influence of ...

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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.