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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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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?
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Will Military Buildup Give the US What it Wants from Iran?

Tuesday 10 February 2026
US is maneuvering with its state-of-the-art military equipment and weapons, but Iran is not an country to be intimidated. Alwaght- Despite holding a new round of talks between the US and Iran in Oman, some reports suggest the American military buildup in the region continues. According to flight dat ...
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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 ،
US regarding the talks, but this time the response is delivered by a more senior official. Recently, the US Vice President JD Vance called for higher level talks between Tehran and Washington. The direct entry of Larijani into the negotiations has already signaled a potential upgrade in the talks. ...
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China Pledges Continued Support for Cuba Despite US Pressure
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China Pledges Continued Support for Cuba Despite US Pressure

Tuesday 10 February 2026 ،
US sanctions and interference ALWAGHT- China's Foreign Ministry has pledged ongoing support for Cuba, vowing to oppose US sanctions and interference. The statement reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship and condemned the US energy blockade. China has reaffirmed its strong support for Cuba ...
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Pelosi Argues Sanctions Should Pressure Iranian People
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Pelosi Argues Sanctions Should Pressure Iranian People

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for tougher US sanctions on Iran at the Munich Security Conference ALWAGHT- Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for tougher US sanctions on Iran at the Munich Security Conference, saying economic pressure should cripple the economy and erode public suppor ...
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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 ،
US and Europe. Trade disputes, technological rivalries, clashes over defense spending, and fundamentally different approaches to dealing with China and Russia have all weakened trans-Atlantic cohesion. Europe, rebuilt after World War II under the protective umbrella of American security, now faces ...
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A New War Would Have Traumatic Effects on All Sides
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A New War Would Have Traumatic Effects on All Sides

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
US engagement, particularly regarding sanctions relief. Takht-Ravanchi confirmed that indirect talks between the US and Iran in Oman had been “more or less in a positive direction,” with a second round scheduled in Geneva. He highlighted the complications caused by mixed signals from th ...
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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 ،
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 after years of instability. The swift formation of parliament's presidium and the initiation of the proce ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
US military amassment in the Persian Gulf, the IRGC Navy's latest drill in these strategic waters has taken on significance far beyond a routine annual exercise. It has become an arena where the battle of narratives, the clash of wills, and the war of calculations carry as much weight as physica ...
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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

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
US Alwaght- Following the latest remarks by Iran's Supreme Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei, and coinciding with the start of the second round of Iran-US nuclear talks in Geneva, international and regional media have offered wide-ranging, and at times contrasting, coverage of his positions. Their repo ...

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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.