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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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Araghchi: Caspian Sea as Vital to Iran as Persian Gulf; Russia A “Strategic Partner”
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Araghchi: Caspian Sea as Vital to Iran as Persian Gulf; Russia A “Strategic Partner”

Wednesday 19 November 2025
. At the opening of the first international meeting of Caspian littoral governors in Rasht, Iran, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized that neighboring countries are a top priority in Iran’s foreign policy. He highlighted Iran’s strong ties with nations in the Persian Gulf and Cas ...
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives
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Mystery of Gaza ’Peace Council’: An Ambiguous Mission with Dangerous Objectives

Thursday 20 November 2025 ،
. Alwaght- After relatively long hemming and hawing, the UN Security Council finally passed the US-drafted Gaza resolution, with 13 voting in favor and China and Russia abstaining. The motion is meant to form an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza to ensure that Israel-Hamas ceasefire wi ...
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?
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Does F-35 Sale to Riyadh Make a Real Strategic Difference?

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
. Alwaght- Washington DC in the day of the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit more than ever was a scene of a political show; red carpet rolled out in the White House, portraits of US presidents on the walls of the White House, and the style of the hosting that was more than usually ...
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Kiev Holds Talks with The US In Switzerland on A Potential Peace Agreement
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Kiev Holds Talks with The US In Switzerland on A Potential Peace Agreement

Saturday 22 November 2025 ،
. Ukraine is set to begin consultations with the United States in Switzerland to discuss potential terms for ending the war, a senior Ukrainian security official announced. National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov confirmed that high-ranking officials from both countries will e ...
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?
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Will Belated Russian Help Save Al-Jolani?

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
. Alwaght- After the last month visit to Moscow of the Russian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, which looked seemingly ordinary, now the real and strategic dimensions of it are emerging. Media reports published a few days ago show that Mo ...
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Egypt-US Gas Deal, Cairo’s Move to Cut Reliance on Israeli Energy
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Egypt-US Gas Deal, Cairo’s Move to Cut Reliance on Israeli Energy

Sunday 23 November 2025 ،
. Alwaght- Tensions between Israeli regime and Egypt that earlier erupted in political and security areas have now spread to include energy. After Tel Aviv has begun reneging on its promises it made under a gas deal signed with Egypt, Cairo has sought alternatives to meet its energy needs.  E ...
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Iran Urges Pakistan to Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Says Security Chief
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Iran Urges Pakistan to Deepen Strategic Cooperation, Says Security Chief

Wednesday 26 November 2025 ،
. During his visit to Islamabad, Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, emphasized the potential for a strategic partnership between Iran and Pakistan, modeled on Iran’s successful relations with China and Russia. He highlighted that such a framework could ...
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Russia Says It Stopped a Ukrainian Sabotage Attempt Near Moscow Gas Line
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Russia Says It Stopped a Ukrainian Sabotage Attempt Near Moscow Gas Line

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
. A Russian man was detained in the Serpukhov district while allegedly trying to plant an improvised explosive device near a gas pipeline, according to the FSB. Officers said they caught him as he was drilling into the ground to install the explosives. The FSB claims the suspect was recruited by U ...
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying
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FIFA World Cup Hostage to Trump’s Bullying

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
. Alwaght- The US government rejection to issue visa to the Iranian football federation president and some other officials to attend the World Cut 2026 draw ceremony has once again brought to surface the politicization of the football by the host countries and highlighted the FIFA responsibility to ...
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Iran’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions
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Iran’s New Naval Ships Signal Tehran Eyes Secure Exports, Distant Missions

Sunday 30 November 2025 ،
. Alwaght- On Saturday, Iran launched two key navy ships, displaying a key navel breakthrough. The upgraded Sahand destroyer and Kurdistan forward base ship. Beyond boosting naval vessel numbers, these launches reflect a strategic shift in Iran’s naval operations. The move aims to extend its ...

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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.