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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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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia
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War of Corridors amid Iran War: Shadow American Fight against China and Russia

Thursday 23 July 2026
The war against Iran is just a cover to a broader war the US is fighting to frustrate Chinese-Russian plans for alternative corridors. Alwaght- At first glance, American-Israeli bloc's aggression against Iran looks like a confrontation over deterrence, nuclear program, or the balance of power in ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi PM’s Tehran Visit?

Thursday 23 July 2026 ،
The new Iraqi PM is in Tehran amid shifting home and regional dynamics, which make it unavoidable to recalibrate ties with Iran. Alwaght- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaydi’s trip to Tehran today is far more than a routine diplomatic visit between neighbors. Scheduled in the first months of Bag ...
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Al-Hayya Elected Leader of Hamas: Continuing Sinwar’s Path or Starting a New Chapter?
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Al-Hayya Elected Leader of Hamas: Continuing Sinwar’s Path or Starting a New Chapter?

Saturday 25 July 2026 ،
The new leader is believed by Israelis as belonging to a faction of Hamas that insists on resistance to occupation. Alwaght- After a several month temporary administration of Hamas political bureau, the Palestinian movement announced on Monday its new leader, naming a figure familiar to the Israeli ...
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On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?
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On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
The US appears to be raising new conditions for implementation of the nuclear deal and Saudis need to make their standing clear. Alwaght- The agreement that was supposed to initiate a new chapter of civilian nuclear cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia has faced serious questions less than a ...
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Dim Outlook of Israeli Influence in Central Asia: What Does Russian Analyst Say?
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Dim Outlook of Israeli Influence in Central Asia: What Does Russian Analyst Say?

Sunday 26 July 2026 ،
Israel is increasingly working to get a foothold in Central Asia, but its goal is yet to materialize as other rivals already exist. Alwaght- Professor Igor Pankratenko, a historian and senior expert at Russia’s Center for Strategic Assessment and Forecasting, is the kind of analyst who tracks ...
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Why’s UAE Gone Silent in Renewed Saudi-Yemeni Escalation?
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Why’s UAE Gone Silent in Renewed Saudi-Yemeni Escalation?

Monday 27 July 2026 ،
Competition in energy The quiet rivalry between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi in the energy sector offers another clear lens into the UAE’s cautious stance on the new Yemen war. In recent years, the two countries' relationship within OPEC has shifted from coordination to competition. Disputes ove ...
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Why Hasn’t Oil Friendship with China Worked for Saudis?
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Why Hasn’t Oil Friendship with China Worked for Saudis?

Sunday 2 August 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia hoped oil relations will sway Chinese policy regarding Iran, but Beijing showed it knows the strategic game. Alwaght- These days, the Red Sea has become one of the world's top hot spots. On July 20, Yemen's Ansarullah after an attack on Sana'a International Airport by Saudi ...
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements
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From Oil to Development Road: Obstacles Ahead of Major Iraq-Turkey Agreements

Tuesday 4 August 2026 ،
Competition against other regional corridors The Development Road is not just a transit project, it is a competition against a number of big transit projects, including: - China's Belt and Road Initiative - US and European-supoorted India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor - Iran's pla ...
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Competition of Corridors Amid Hormuz Crisis: Moscow and Tehran’s Winning Card
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Competition of Corridors Amid Hormuz Crisis: Moscow and Tehran’s Winning Card

Friday 7 August 2026 ،
As tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz, Moscow eyes corridor that, along with Iran, gives it advantage over rivals. Alwaght- Russia is mulling construction of a new railway linking it to the Indian Ocean, Tass news agency cited Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin as sayin on Thursday. T ...
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc
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Mecca Agreement: Seeking Security in Mirage of a Sunni Bloc

Saturday 8 August 2026 ،
Saudi Arabia again turns to foreigners for support while the latter each have their own interests behind this defense agreement. Alwaght- While Yemeni Ansarullah's drone and missile attacks have once again put Saudi Arabia in one of its most sensitive security times, in the holy city of Mecca in ...

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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.