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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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Without Political Agreement, Iraq Sinks into Political and Security Instability: Expert

Without Political Agreement, Iraq Sinks into Political and Security Instability: Expert

Thursday 13 October 2022
The Shiite Coordination Framework is pressing ahead with its agenda to form a government but obstructions by opposition are unending. Alwaght- Whereas some political parties try to put the skids under Iraq's government formation attempts, the majority-holding Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF) ...
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Saudi Regime Re-arrest Prominent Shiite Cleric amid Crackdown

Saudi Regime Re-arrest Prominent Shiite Cleric amid Crackdown

Saturday 3 December 2022 ،
Saudi regime re-arrested a distinguished Shiite Muslim cleric, the West-backed kingdom presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown on members of the religious community. Alwaght- Saudi regime re-arrested a distinguished Shiite Muslim cleric, the West-backed kingdom presses ahead with its heavy-han ...
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Shadow of Crackdown and Execution Returns to Saudi Shiite Citizens

Shadow of Crackdown and Execution Returns to Saudi Shiite Citizens

Monday 5 December 2022 ،
The Saudi authorities have recently stepped up the repression of the Shiites. Alwaght- Despite demagogic claims by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman that he is driving the country to reforms and Westernization, the West-backed Al Saud remains a despotic regime oppressing and discriminating ...
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Muslim World Outraged by Sweden Quran Burning

Muslim World Outraged by Sweden Quran Burning

Sunday 2 July 2023 ،
The Muslim nations and governments have condemned the abuse of freedom of speech by the Swedish government. Alwaght- While the Muslim world is living Eid Al-Adha holidays and the Hajj season, the shameful and inhuman desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden has outraged millions of Muslims.  On ...
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Arbaeen Trek: Iraq’s Fully Prepared to Mark World’s Largest Human Congregation

Arbaeen Trek: Iraq’s Fully Prepared to Mark World’s Largest Human Congregation

Thursday 17 August 2023 ،
The Iraqi authorities are finalizing their arrangements to host millions head to Iraq to mark Imam Hussein’s Arbaeen. Alwaght- The Arbaeen season in Iraq has started and the holy city of Karbala will host millions of pilgrims commemorating Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam and the grandson of Prop ...
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Alarm of War between US and Iraqi Resistance Sounds: Have US Measures Been Deterrent?

Alarm of War between US and Iraqi Resistance Sounds: Have US Measures Been Deterrent?

Tuesday 2 January 2024 ،
The Iraqi resistance groups continue to strike the bases of the US as it continues its blind support to Gaza genocide. Alwaght- As the Israeli attacks on Gaza continue, the fire of war intensifies on other fronts. While the Lebanese Hezbollah and Yemeni Ansarullah target the Israeli interests and po ...
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Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Monday 13 May 2024 ،
Al-Sadr may have decided that things changed since his 2021 walkout from politics and he needs to return and make alliances with ruling factions. Alwaght- The Iraqi political scene over the past years has undergone many highs and lows and is no stranger to surprises that can upset all equations all ...
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Grand Ayatollah Sistani ‘Saddened’ by Iranian President’s Martyrdom, Says Condolences Message

Grand Ayatollah Sistani ‘Saddened’ by Iranian President’s Martyrdom, Says Condolences Message

Monday 20 May 2024 ،
The top Shiite cleric expresses his condolences over the passing of Iranian president and his delegation after helicopter crash. Alwaght- Prominent Shia Muslim cleric and source of emulation Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani says he is saddened by the news of the passing away in a helicopter crash of I ...
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Hope and Enthusiasm Re-embrace Palestine and Lebanon after the Leader’s Message

Hope and Enthusiasm Re-embrace Palestine and Lebanon after the Leader’s Message

Sunday 6 October 2024 ،
The Leader of Iran sent message of assurance to Lebanon and Palestine that Tehran stands with them. Alwaght- While after the Israeli attacks on Lebanon in the past few weeks a kind of worry has hit the Lebanese people and psychological pressure has overtaken some of Hezbollah fighters, there was an ...
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Iraq on High Alert as Foreign-backed Terrorists Make New Push in Syria

Iraq on High Alert as Foreign-backed Terrorists Make New Push in Syria

Sunday 1 December 2024 ،
Baghdad is concerned that like 2014 terrorists cross the border into Iraq from Syria. Alwaght- The re-rise of the terrorists in Syria with repeat of the same surprise of 2014 that led to emergence of self-proclaimed ISIS terrorist caliphate these days is a source of concern to the Iraqi government a ...

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