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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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Opportunity or Threat? Geopolitical Impacts of Gaza War on an Iran-Egypt Détente
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Opportunity or Threat? Geopolitical Impacts of Gaza War on an Iran-Egypt Détente

Wednesday 24 January 2024
The two countries look determined to mend ties, despite Egyptian reservation driven by fear of tensions with the Americans. Alwaght- Though taking place in a geographically small area, Gaza war leaves considerable security, economic, and political impacts on the region and the world. Due to the larg ...
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Can Pres. Raisi Convince Turkey for Tougher Anti-Israeli Stances?
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Can Pres. Raisi Convince Turkey for Tougher Anti-Israeli Stances?

Wednesday 24 January 2024 ،
The Iranian president in addition to economic talks will discuss Gaza war and stress the need for uniting Islamic ranks against the Israeli massacre in Gaza. Alwaght- Continuing policy of expansion of relations with neighbors under “pivot to the East” policy, the administration of Presid ...
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Sweden NATO Membership Closed with Turkey: Whats Next?
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Sweden NATO Membership Closed with Turkey: Whats Next?

Tuesday 30 January 2024 ،
Turkey finally accepted to allow Sweden in the NATO, nut experts say its gaps with the military bloc and the West will not be bridged. Alwaght- On Sunday, Turkish parliament after a year of hemming and hawing with the West finally approved Sweden’s membership to NATO, closing one of the most c ...
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Has Egypt Just Sold Its “Paradise on Earth” to the UAE?
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Has Egypt Just Sold Its “Paradise on Earth” to the UAE?

Monday 5 February 2024 ،
Egypt’s el-Sisi is said to plan to sign a deal with the UAE that gives a coastal area to Emirati investors to curb foreign currency crisis. Alwaght- These days, economic troubles in Egypt are bringing the Emiratis to this North African country for buying its islands, something that has created contr ...
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Iran’s Economy Posts Growth Driven by Energy Sector
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Iran’s Economy Posts Growth Driven by Energy Sector

Wednesday 21 February 2024 ،
Iran’s says oil-driven economic growth was 5.1 in the past season. Alwaght- Iran’s Plan and Budget Organization (PBO) chief announced on Wednesday the oil and gas sector’s economic growth in autumn 2023 reached 21.8 percent.  Attending the weekly cabinet session, Davoud Manzour sai ...
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Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation
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Karabakh Mountain Range: A Fresh Battleground for India-Pakistan Confrontation

Sunday 25 February 2024 ،
Azerbaijan’s bid to acquire fighter jets from Pakistan, combined with Armenia’s positioning near the West and India, poses a threat to peace in the Caucasus. Azerbaijan's bid to acquire fighter jets from Pakistan, combined with Armenia's positioning near the West and India, poses a threat to ...
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Will Iraq Finally Manage to Expel the Uninvited US Military?
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Will Iraq Finally Manage to Expel the Uninvited US Military?

Monday 18 March 2024 ،
Anti-American sentiments are already high in Iraq and government is under parliamentary obligation to expel Americans as no reason is left for their stay. Alwaght- The US withdrew its forces from Iraq in 2011 after nearly a decade of occupation, but emergence of ISIS terrorist group in 2014 gave Was ...
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With ATMS Down and Israelis Stealing Cash from Banks, Liquidity Crisis Adds to Gaza Plights
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With ATMS Down and Israelis Stealing Cash from Banks, Liquidity Crisis Adds to Gaza Plights

Monday 25 March 2024 ،
The Israeli regime has so far stolen millions of dollars from Gaza banks and homes and blocks cash flow to the besieged. Alwaght- Massive destruction of health infrastructure and hospitals, routes, communication, and famine are not the only consequences of Israeli war on Gaza, and the Gaza people no ...
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Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership
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Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership

Sunday 28 April 2024 ،
Iran is seeking new partnership with an Africa that is undergoing new changes that make it a favorable partner for Tehran. Alwaght- In the world's political literature, Africa is described the land of opportunities due to the high economic potentials and abundance of human and natural resources. ...
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What Are Consequences of Turkish-Israeli Trade Halt?
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What Are Consequences of Turkish-Israeli Trade Halt?

Sunday 5 May 2024 ،
Turkish government made a daring move to sever ties with Israel despite business damage, but it is Tel Aviv that should count the costs. Alwaght- While the Gaza war has put the Turkish government for months in a dilemma where it was under public pressure for its trade ties with the Israeli regime, f ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution