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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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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
man are underway to bring views of Tehran and Washington close for a potential deal. Alwaght- As tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate, Iranian Supreme National Security Council’s head Ali Larijani has visited Oman. The visit comes a few days after Tehran and Washington held their fi ...
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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 ،
man, as the symbol of resistance and firmness. A revolution that toppled a submissive pro-Western monarchy with aspirations for justice, independence, and freedom has managed to weather the pressures and challenges of years and establish its position in various areas. The massive turnout at this ye ...
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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 ،
man was signed as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government seeks to rally regional support against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Somalia’s Defense Ministry said the agreement aims to “strengthen frameworks for defense and military cooperation” across multiple ...
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed
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Netanyahu Returns Home from Washington Empty Handed

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
maneuvering. Netanyahu’s problem is that it’s no longer 2015. You can’t outflank a president who is the absolute master of the Republican Party.” Netanyahu’s push to break isolation  After weeks of hesitation, Netanyahu shifted course and joined Trump-backed Gaza ...
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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 ،
mantling the Palestinian Authority, which has served as the internationally recognized governing body in parts of the territory. The push for settlement expansion and annexation represents a core ideological goal for the hardline factions within Israel's governing coalition. Netanyahu pledged t ...
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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 ،
man rights, democracy, and equality of humans. For the critics of the Western order, what has happened in Gaza has not been just a regional crisis, but a sign of inefficiency of the Western-centric security mechanism.  For many Global South countries, this crisis signaled duality of the Wester ...
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?
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Sex Trafficker Claiming World Leadership: How the Narrative Went Invalid?

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
man . According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump wrote in the note: We have certain things in common, Jeffrey... A pal is a wonderful thing. Trump's contradictory narrative of the reason for cutting off ties with Epstein  According to the Washington Post, Trump's relationship with Ep ...
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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 ،
man model to impose political and security order, specifically by controlling arms, a key US demand that al-Maliki previously demonstrated during his first term when he confronted Moqtada al-Sadr’s Jaish al-Mahdi. Second, others interpret it as a pressure tactic. By floating the existence of ...
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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

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
manage its and allies" interests. Alwaght- Since Sunday, Iran's IRGC launched its smart control of the Strait of Hormuz military drills under watch of the force’s commander General Mohammad Pakpour in the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf. These military drills are seen not as ...
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia
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Iran Navy Commander Criticizes Extra-Regional Fleets Operating in West Asia

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
mander of Iran’s Army Navy, warned that the presence of extra-regional military fleets in West Asia is “unjustified” and emphasized Iran’s readiness to confront any foreign military show of force. Speaking before departing for India, he highlighted decades of external threats ...

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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.