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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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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025
Tehran should act fast for influence and cooperation with Alliance of Sahel States, or have harder competition once other actors arrive. Alwaght- For years, Iranian analysts have been talking about their country’s ignoring of opportunities in Africa. Some encourage a redefinition of the relati ...
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Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance
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Assassination of Sadrist Comdr., a Prelude to Grand Plot against Iraqi Resistance

Wednesday 7 January 2026 ،
Assassination of al-Allaq is a classic false flag operation aimed at dealing a blow to the Iraqi resistance factions. Success or failure of this plot is contingent not on its designers but on the Shiite leaders who are expected to prescribe internal cohesion and act wisely and vigilantly. Surviving ...
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?
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From Kabul to Kandahar: How Serious Is the Taliban Leadership Gap?

Thursday 8 January 2026 ،
The Taliban are divided on a series of issues from power composition to women and this is costing the Kabul rulers their influence. Alwaght- Before the Taliban could seize the power in Kabul, the group for decades had firmly maintained its internal cohesion. 20 years of confrontation with the Americ ...
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert
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US Has no Serious Iranian Opposition Forces, Military Action Unlikely: Expert

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Tehran has weathered the recent US and Israeli-plotted riots and this makes Washington’s options limited. Alwaght- On Friday, the United Nations Security Council held an emergency session at the demand of the US to discuss Iran unrest. Given the significance of the push by Western countries to inter ...
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Islamic Revolution Based on Faith, Trust in People Per Judiciary Chief
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Islamic Revolution Based on Faith, Trust in People Per Judiciary Chief

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, the Judiciary Chief, underlines that the Islamic Revolution is anchored in faith in God and trust in the people ALWAGHT- Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, the Judiciary Chief, underlines that the Islamic Revolution is anchored in faith in God and trust in the people, emphasizin ...
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Amid shifting politics and alliances, Hariri may take moves to return to politics, despite veto on him by Saudi Arabia. Alwaght- Like every year, the former Lebanese PM Saad Hariru has returned to the country to mark anniversary of his father's assassination. During this year's ceremony, he ...
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Post-war Iran, Region Will Be Way Different: Expert
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Post-war Iran, Region Will Be Way Different: Expert

Thursday 9 April 2026 ،
The war has already elevated Iran’s status in international equations and Tehran is now a major power. Alwaght- Announcing the ceasefire on the 40th day of the joint US-Israeli aggression on Iran showed that despite the maximum push to bring Iran to its knees, they have run into a dead end in their ...
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Motasim Agha Jan Detention: Restricting the Influential Figure of Taliban
Analysis

Motasim Agha Jan Detention: Restricting the Influential Figure of Taliban

Saturday 18 April 2026 ،
The arrest of Agha Jan may reveal a power struggle inside the Taliban as Akhundzada wants monopolized rule. Alwaght- Since Yesterday, the news of detention of one of the most prominent leaders of the Taliban in Kandahar has sent a great shock to the supporters of this ruling group in Afghanistan, tr ...
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Beyond Assassination Plot: Why’s Trump not Unhappy with the Incident?
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Beyond Assassination Plot: Why’s Trump not Unhappy with the Incident?

Monday 27 April 2026 ،
The US president may see the incident serve his agenda and boost his social base as data show his growing unpopularity. Alwaght- The Sunday night security incident in Washington at the dinner ceremony of the White House for the journalists and Trump which was described by the FBI an assassination pl ...
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Putin, Trump Discuss Iran and Persian Gulf in Lengthy Conversation
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Putin, Trump Discuss Iran and Persian Gulf in Lengthy Conversation

Thursday 30 April 2026 ،
A senior Kremlin aide confirmed that Putin and Trump held an extensive phone call on Wednesday, discussing Iran, the Persian Gulf, and the war in Ukraine ALWAGHT- A senior Kremlin aide confirmed that Putin and Trump held an extensive phone call on Wednesday, discussing Iran, the Persian Gulf, and th ...

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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.