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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 Holds Massive Naval Drills in Southern Waters; US Withdraws Aircrafts

Iran Holds Massive Naval Drills in Southern Waters; US Withdraws Aircrafts

Thursday 10 September 2020
marines conducted a complex two-war amphibious operation on the Makran coast, using vessels, aircraft and amphibious personnel carriers backed up by bombers. During the exercises, the coastline was heavily bombed by fighter jets, destroyers and missile- and rocket-launching boats, destroying hostil ...
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What’s Driving Growing Egyptian Role in Yemen?

What’s Driving Growing Egyptian Role in Yemen?

Thursday 11 November 2021 ،
Egypt is seeking to restore its past position and Yemen can be a good starting point. Alwaght- Over the past few months, Egypt showed growing interest in the Yemeni developments. Cairo’s invitation of the prime minister of the government of resigned President Abdrabbah Mansour Hadi in Jul ...
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Saudi Arabia ‘Steals’ Iraq Doc Footage to Accuse Yemen Forces: Report

Saudi Arabia ‘Steals’ Iraq Doc Footage to Accuse Yemen Forces: Report

Monday 10 January 2022 ،
The Saudi-led coalition attacking Yemen since 2015 has “stolen” excerpts from a documentary about Iraq to try to accuse Yemeni defense forces of “militarizing” Yemen’s key port city, a report says. The Saudi-led coalition attacking Yemen since 2015 has “stolen” excerpts from a documentar ...
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US Navy Names Assault Ship after Operations That Killed Hundreds of Iraqi Civilians

US Navy Names Assault Ship after Operations That Killed Hundreds of Iraqi Civilians

Saturday 17 December 2022 ،
The US Navy has named a next-generation helicopter assault ship the USS Fallujah, almost two decades after the western Iraqi city was the scene of bloody battles that killed hundreds of civilians. The US Navy has named a next-generation helicopter assault ship the USS Fallujah, almost two decades af ...
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What’s behind Arab Monarchies’ Burning Interest in Air Drills?

What’s behind Arab Monarchies’ Burning Interest in Air Drills?

Saturday 11 February 2023 ،
The Saudis and other Arab monarchies repeatedly hold air force exercises and this the latest one is underway. Alwaght- The House of Saud who tie every affair of the country to security to maintain their throne under the umbrella of military power, these days more than any other time are resorting to ...
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‘Israel Chose Expansion over security’: Noam Chomsky Q&A

‘Israel Chose Expansion over security’: Noam Chomsky Q&A

Sunday 9 April 2023 ،
Israel decided in the 1970s, it made a fateful decision to choose expansion over security. Well, that meant that Israel was dependent for its security and support by the United States. That’s the bargain. If you choose expansion over security, you depend on a powerful state. If the US changes its po ...
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Taliban Kill Mastermind of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport

Taliban Kill Mastermind of Suicide Bombing at Kabul Airport

Wednesday 26 April 2023 ،
A ground assault by the Taliban killed the Islamic State militant who spearheaded the August 2021 suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. troops and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, U.S. officials said Tuesday. A ground assault by the Taliban ...
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Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?

Secret Mission in Beirut; Will Hochstein’s Trips Prevent War?

Wednesday 6 March 2024 ،
Numerous analysts are concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu might exploit a war in Lebanon to distract attention from their internal challenges Numerous analysts are concerned that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, and his cabinet, facing significant domestic and international criticism o ...
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Newly-launched IRGC Warships Join Combined Intl. Naval Drills

Newly-launched IRGC Warships Join Combined Intl. Naval Drills

Wednesday 13 March 2024 ،
marines also joined the drills, according to Commander of the IRGC Navy's Imam Ali Base in Chabahar, Rear Admiral Mohammad Nozari. Nozari noted that the IRGC warships, equipped with indigenously-manufactured sophisticated munitions, can undertake long-haul missions in oceans and open seas, and ...
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America sent its naval fleet to the coastal areas of the Middle East

America sent its naval fleet to the coastal areas of the Middle East

Saturday 29 June 2024 ،
As speculation grows about the Gaza war potentially spreading to Lebanon, the Pentagon has sent its warships to the region’s coast ALWAGHT- As speculation grows about the Gaza war potentially spreading to Lebanon, the Pentagon has sent its warships to the region's coast. Hebrew sources have dis ...

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