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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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Why’s Syria not Settling Down?
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Why’s Syria not Settling Down?

Saturday 26 July 2025
Syria has sunken into a state of chaos as the central government is weak and Israeli intervention is sending things complicated. Alwaght- Seven months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, Syria is sinking into a new wave of bloody sectarian violence driven by differences between a B ...
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Lessons Learned from Israeli-Iranian War
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Lessons Learned from Israeli-Iranian War

Tuesday 5 August 2025 ،
The Israeli regime waged a war on Iran, but could not realize its goals. The confrontation taught both sides many lessons. Alwaght- Nearly a month after 12-day war between Israel and Iran, analyses continue around the aspects and tactical and strategic outcomes of this war. In this regard, Egypt&rsq ...
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Larijani Designated as Iran’s Senior Security Official
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Larijani Designated as Iran’s Senior Security Official

Wednesday 6 August 2025 ،
Ali Larijani was appointed by the Iranian president as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council ALWAGHT- Ali Larijani was appointed by the Iranian president as the new secretary of the Supreme National Security Council. President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed Ali Larijani as the new ...
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
The US changes the game with its direct access to the Caucasus and impacts other actors like Iran and Russia. Alwaght- Armenia and Azerbaijan signed an agreement on Friday at the White House with the US mediation. The White House said that this agreement is signed to end the decades-long dispute bet ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
Lebanese government under the American duress is pushing for Hezbollah disarming, but the resistance movement had a strong popular base and key security role. Alwaght- On August 5, the Lebanese cabinet held a session led by President Joseph Aoun. The most important agenda of the session was restrict ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
The US has recently been relocating its forces in Iraq, but the bominant belief is that it is not withdrawing as it pretends. Alwaght- Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, the US has started new movements in Iraq. In this relation, the spokesman to the American embassy in Baghdad on Monday co ...
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China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade
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China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
To mark 80 years since Japan’s WWII surrender, China will hold a large-scale Beijing parade displaying hypersonic missiles, modern aircraft, and advanced military technology ALWAGHT- To mark 80 years since Japan’s WWII surrender, China will hold a large-scale Beijing parade displaying hyperson ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
The Taliban are pushing for regional trade involvement with China and Pakistan, but they have a big job of responding to security concerns. Alwaght- Four years into Taliban rule, security concerns remain the biggest roadblock to regional cooperation. While neighbors are eager to develop economic and ...
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?
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Fatal Zeitoun Ambush: How Does Hamas Hold the Initiative in Gaza after Two Years of War?

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
The Israeli regime is counting the human costs of war despite its relentless bombardment since October 7, 2023. Alwaght- Gaza crisis has no military solution. These are the words of the Kaya Kallas, the head of EU foreign policy addressing the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This European ...
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With Israel Extremely Afraid, How Will Yemen Retaliate?
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With Israel Extremely Afraid, How Will Yemen Retaliate?

Wednesday 3 September 2025 ،
Sana’a leaders vowed they will retaliate Israeli assassination of Yemeni cabinet ministers with major surprises. Alwaght- After recent Israeli airstrikes on Yemeni capital Sana'a and assassination of the prime minister of National Salvation Government and a number of his cabinet ministers, all Y ...

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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.