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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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Political Storm Heading to Tel Aviv: From Likud Fracture to Election Scenarios
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Political Storm Heading to Tel Aviv: From Likud Fracture to Election Scenarios

Monday 10 August 2026
The Israeli political scenario awaits more than a simple election. It may be a structural change. Alwaght- These days nothing better than polls that have horrified the Likud party can display the fragility of the Israeli regime's political scene. What is happening in Netanyahu’s camp is no ...
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Yemen War’s New Rules: Saudi Sticks to Old Playbook
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Yemen War’s New Rules: Saudi Sticks to Old Playbook

Monday 17 August 2026 ،
Abu Dhabi One analytical mistake is reducing Yemen's crisis to a binary confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Ansarullah. The reality on the ground in southern Yemen is far more intricate. The rivalry between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi over the political and security future of the south forms a cru ...
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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference
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Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Iran-Iraq Ties Strengthened Against Foreign Interference

Wednesday 19 August 2026 ،
Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad ALWAGHT- Ghalibaf honored the legacy of martyred Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis in Baghdad, while discussing plans for talks with senior Iraqi officials. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Baghdad and paid tribute to Qassem Sol ...
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?
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Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?

Saturday 22 August 2026 ،
Abu al-Duhur military base of Syria on Tuesday should be read as the latest development in this confrontation. At least eight strikes hit the airstrip and base facilities, damaging key infrastructure, according to reports. What makes this episode a potential turning point in Syria's new power e ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?

Monday 24 August 2026 ،
The high land in southern Lebanon defines many aspects of war for whoever controls it. Alwaght- In today's wars, seizure of heights necessarily does not mean ultimately winning the conflict. But its significance becomes clear when the location is used to establish intelligence superiority, contr ...
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Economic to Military Pressure: Six Options Turkey Wields against Israel
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Economic to Military Pressure: Six Options Turkey Wields against Israel

Tuesday 25 August 2026 ،
Abu al-Duhur airbase in northwestern Syria marked a new phase in this confrontation. Tel Aviv cast the attack as a preemptive measure to block the deployment of Turkish forces, calling it a direct threat to its security. Ankara rejected the claim, denouncing the strike as a violation of Syrian sover ...
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8 Palestinians Martyred in 24 Hours as ’Israel’ Continues Gaza Attacks 322 Days into Ceasefire
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8 Palestinians Martyred in 24 Hours as ’Israel’ Continues Gaza Attacks 322 Days into Ceasefire

Wednesday 26 August 2026 ،
Abu Hussein School in Jabalia, while another was killed in an attack in Khan Younis. Three Palestinians also died from wounds sustained in earlier Israeli attacks. Israeli forces additionally opened fire on displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi and wounded a child, while artillery shelling and milita ...
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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume
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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume

Monday 31 August 2026 ،
The two neighbors have the potentials to boost their trade, but they need to make sure they have the adequate will. Alwaght- The Iranian-Pakistani relations that have their roots in centuries of historical, linguistic, and religious commonalities these days are witnessing their most complex period. ...
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Is Beijing Unseating Washington in West Asia?
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Is Beijing Unseating Washington in West Asia?

Monday 31 August 2026 ،
Abu Dhabi still maintains extensive military and security ties with the US, but it has simultaneously and markedly expanded its defense cooperation with China. In the latest sign, the Chinese and Emirati air forces are set to take part in a joint exercise, Falcon Shield 2026, slated for late August ...
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean
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Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

Friday 4 September 2026 ،
Abu al-Duhur military base in northern Syria. This timing matters because it suggests that reinforcing Turkey's position in Cyprus is not merely an ad hoc reaction to events in Syria. Rather, it appears to be part of a broader strategic calculus by Ankara to push back against Israel's growin ...

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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.