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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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Zangezur Corridor Has Several Aspects, Pursued by More than One Actor: Expert
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Zangezur Corridor Has Several Aspects, Pursued by More than One Actor: Expert

Sunday 27 July 2025
The disputed corridor is aimed at choking Iran geopolitically and giving Turkey and Azerbaijan upper head in regional trade. Alwaght- The Zangezur Corridor project remains the sticking point between Azerbaijan and Armenia and recently Armenian government released a statement refuting a report publis ...
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?
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What Are Regional and International Effects of Macron’s Decision to Recognize Palestinian State?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
The French government finally joined the world front to support Palestine, something proving that resistance is the best option for Palestinians. Alwaght- Amid the world pressures for an end to the catastrophic Gaza situation and the Israeli defiance, in a significant development the French governme ...
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
Close US-PJAK relations come while the group is on the American terror blacklist, but this labeling seems to provide Washington a shield against moral criticism at home. In other words, PJAK blacklisting has never blocked US support or close ties of the American security officials to the group&rsquo ...
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
The UAE invests heavily in Central Asia and competes with other actors for a strong position in this region. Alwaght- There is much discussion about the UAE’s growing influence in Central and South Asia, yet little attention is given to how this energy-rich Persian Gulf monarchy is establishin ...
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Iran Seeks Closer Bilateral Ties, Araghchi Says in Meeting with Tajik President
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Iran Seeks Closer Bilateral Ties, Araghchi Says in Meeting with Tajik President

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
Iran is determined to expand ties with Tajikistan in diplomatic, economic, cultural, and other areas by drawing on shared values and interests ALWAGHT- Iran is determined to expand ties with Tajikistan in diplomatic, economic, cultural, and other areas by drawing on shared values and interests, said ...
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HTS Executes Syrians While Simultaneously Filming the Violence
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HTS Executes Syrians While Simultaneously Filming the Violence

Thursday 31 July 2025 ،
Disturbing videos shared on social media show armed members of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) brutally executing unarmed Druze civilians ALWAGHT- Disturbing videos shared on social media show armed members of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) brutally executing unarmed Druze civilians in Syria’s ...
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security
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Iraq’s PMF, the Ensurer of Arbaeen Congregation Security

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
The PMF as a key security force in Iraq is extensively securing the annual congregation of Arbaeen. Alwaght- An armed group that came to birth from a religious call, or fatwa, to fight ISIS organization has today grown up to become a fully-fledged military force, and it seems that it is now a pillar ...
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Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties
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Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
The Iranian president has arrived in Islamabad as the two countries are moving to close ties while they develop shared understanding of common threats. Alwaght- While the geopolitical equations of South Asia and West Asia are undergoing frequent shifts, the official visit to Pakistan of Iranian Pres ...
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
The US is pushing to disarm Hezbollah to make Lebanon an easy prey for the expansionist Israel. Alwaght- As Israeli security challenges in the region increase, the US is pushing to remove one of the main obsessions of this regime in Lebanon. This aim has sharply upped the political pressures of the ...
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World Parliaments Conference Highlights Israel’s Isolation
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World Parliaments Conference Highlights Israel’s Isolation

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
Tel Aviv has lost its tradition Western support and the world is isolating it as it continues war crimes in Gaza. Alwaght- Iran has recently managed through a diplomatic initiative to once again become the voice of Gaza people and Palestinian right for liberation. This diplomatic initiative was made ...

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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.