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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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Iran Parliament Speaker Vows to Hear Protesters, Act Against Foreign-Linked Agitators
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Iran Parliament Speaker Vows to Hear Protesters, Act Against Foreign-Linked Agitators

Monday 5 January 2026
Qalibaf said legitimate public protests deserve attention ALWAGHT- Qalibaf said legitimate public protests deserve attention, adding that foreign intelligence–linked individuals attempting to fuel riots would be handled separately by authorities. Speaking in parliament, Speaker Mohammad Baqer ...
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Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance
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Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance

Wednesday 7 January 2026 ،
The Iraqi Shiites need to unite as their clashes serve Israeli and American interests who want to resink Iraq in crises. Alwaght- The mysterious assassination of Hussein al-Allaq, a senior commander of Iraq's Al-Salam Brigades (Saraya Al-Salam) as the military wing of the Sadrist Movement in the ...
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
The Taliban are divided on a series of issues from power composition to women and this is costing the Kabul rulers their influence. Alwaght- Before the Taliban could seize the power in Kabul, the group for decades had firmly maintained its internal cohesion. 20 years of confrontation with the Americ ...
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Rioters Damage Properties Including Public Infrastructure in Iran
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Rioters Damage Properties Including Public Infrastructure in Iran

Friday 9 January 2026 ،
Violent rioters targeting public and private properties in multiple Iranian cities on Thursday night caused significant damage ALWAGHT- Violent rioters targeting public and private properties in multiple Iranian cities on Thursday night caused significant damage, injuring civilians and security pers ...
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The United Iranian Nation Will Conquer Any Challenge and Face Every Obstacle with Triumph
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The United Iranian Nation Will Conquer Any Challenge and Face Every Obstacle with Triumph

Friday 9 January 2026 ،
Ayatollah Khamenei has urged Iran’s people to maintain unity and assured that together they will overcome any challenges ALWAGHT- Ayatollah Khamenei has urged Iran's people to maintain unity and assured that together they will overcome any challenges. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayato ...
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With ISIS Inmates Breaking Free, Security Threats Are Back to Iraq
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With ISIS Inmates Breaking Free, Security Threats Are Back to Iraq

Thursday 22 January 2026 ،
ISIS prisoners are again recruited by militia groups and this plays into the hands of the US destabilizing plan for Iraq. Alwaght- Concerns about re-eruption of instability of the past decade have begun to rise following fresh clashes between the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sh ...
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Russian Muslims Voice Solidarity with Iran, Denounce US-Israeli Conspiracies
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Russian Muslims Voice Solidarity with Iran, Denounce US-Israeli Conspiracies

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Religious leaders and organizations within Russia’s Muslim community have individually conveyed their support for Iran and Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei ALWAGHT- Religious leaders and organizations within Russia's Muslim community have individually conveyed their support for Iran and Ayatollah S ...
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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 ،
Hezbollah Deputy Chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, asserted that Resistance is the cornerstone of 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 f ...
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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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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.