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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 Plans to Pursue Compensation in Talks with US, Official States
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Iran Plans to Pursue Compensation in Talks with US, Official States

Monday 4 August 2025
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman reiterated that any potential future talks with the US would include a demand for compensation ALWAGHT- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman reiterated that any potential future talks with the US would include a demand for compensation over the damage inflicted o ...
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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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Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?
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Just for Show: Why Are Aid Airdrops not a Solution to Gaza Catastrophe?

Friday 8 August 2025 ،
Some foreign countries drop aids to Gaza in a largely show campaign, ignoring Israeli blockade as the cause of starvation and famine. Alwaght- The fall of a crate of humanitarian aids airdropped in central Gaza killed a Palestinian civilian on Monday. This Palestinian is very likely not the first on ...
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?
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How Likely is a Second Israeli War on Iran Amid Tel Aviv’s Impasse?

Saturday 9 August 2025 ،
Tel Aviv wants a showdown with Tehran , but it cannot ignore major challenges and obstacles. Alwaght- It has not yet been two months since the ceasefire was declared in the 12-day war between the Israeli regime and Iran, but some social media accounts affiliated with Tel Aviv and even some experts c ...
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Israeli Forces Push Forward in Quneitra in New Breach of Syria’s Sovereignty
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Israeli Forces Push Forward in Quneitra in New Breach of Syria’s Sovereignty

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
Israeli forces entered multiple towns and villages in Syria’s strategically important southwestern province of Quneitra ALWAGHT- Israeli forces entered multiple towns and villages in Syria’s strategically important southwestern province of Quneitra, setting up checkpoints and conducting search ...
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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 ،
Central Asia, cutting its influence in the Caucasus, strengthening NATO's presence on northern Iranian borders, hitting Iran's transit revenues, and limiting Iran's access to markets and neighbors. These are damages of the corridor on which many experts agree.  Russia: With the US ...
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
Netanyahu recently outlined five objectives for Gaza war, signaling that he has failed to fulfill his promises after nearly two years of war. Alwaght- It has been nearly two years since Gaza war began in October 2023. The war began with big promises and clear goals of the Israeli cabinet. Destroying ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Central Asian and Caucasian countries on routes managed by China and Russia. From this perspective, Zangezur could be designed as an alternative route for part of the region’s transit, a route that, if strengthened by the Baku-Ankara axis, would push the countries’ economic and political ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The Kurds and central government are at odds over control of the northeast. Turkey is pushing Damascus for action. Alwaght- There are increasing signs of an imminent confrontation between the Kurds and the Syrian government, especially after the recent Hasakah conference that brought together a numb ...
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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 ،
Central Asian market, a link that, if realized, would connect Afghanistan to the Belt and Road Initiative (RBI) transport and trade network. Moreover, unlike many Western countries, China has taken a pragmatic approach. Beijing has not yet recognized the Taliban but has expanded its diplomatic and ...

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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.