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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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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration
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At Iran Corridor Summit, Pezeshkian Praises Regional Collaboration

Saturday 14 February 2026
security and sovereignty ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian commended regional leaders for working to enhance security and sovereignty, emphasizing collaboration free from foreign oversight. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised regional leaders at the “Iran Corridor 2026&rdqu ...
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Azerbaijan: Peace Deal Possible After Armenian Constitutional Changes
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Azerbaijan: Peace Deal Possible After Armenian Constitutional Changes

Saturday 14 February 2026 ،
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said a peace treaty with Armenia could be signed “immediately” if Yerevan changes its constitution ALWAGHT- Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said a peace treaty with Armenia could be signed “immediately” if Yerevan changes its constitution. Azerbaija ...
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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 ،
security control. The new measures grant Tel Aviv the authority to demolish Palestinian-owned buildings in Area A. Additionally, Israel will reactivate the Land Purchasing Committee, a body that facilitates the acquisition of more West Bank land to expand settlements. Among the most provocative ste ...
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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 ،
security dialogue, one where trans-Atlantic elites discuss major global security issues. But today, this conference is being held as the world order is undergoing deep transformation and the post-WWII world order is facing fundamental challenges. The order where the American and European interests t ...
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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 ،
security and economic areas to ensure minimum influence during challenges. Alwaght- In Trump's second term, the gap between the US and Europe has grown deeper than any other time. Now the differences are not simply about geopolitical issues, but mechanisms that for several decades have saved Eur ...
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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 ،
security chief says Tehran is pursuing negotiations while maintaining deterrence against any act of aggression ALWAGHT- Iran’s security chief says Tehran is pursuing negotiations while maintaining deterrence against any act of aggression. Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Nation ...
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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 ،
security operation in the Nineveh desert on Monday, coordinating with Iraqi army units from five axes. Led by the Nineveh Operations Command, the campaign aims to dismantle sleeper cells, prevent hostile movements, and strengthen security in desert regions, with support from engineering, medical, an ...
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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 ،
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 resistance factions in the next cabinet, the Trump administration has abandoned diplomatic niceties. By dismissing Mark Sa ...
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Leader Warns Warships Could Be Sunk in Response to Trump’s Threats
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Leader Warns Warships Could Be Sunk in Response to Trump’s Threats

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
security forces, bystanders, and those misled into rioting, calling for prayers and forgiveness for all except the foreign-backed ringleaders, while emphasizing the role of US and Israeli intelligence in supporting the violence.
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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 ،
security environment, particularly in the regional waters surrounding Iran, fueled by extensive 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 battl ...

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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.