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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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Astana Format Meeting in Doha Heavily Overshadowed by Turkish Betrayal
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Astana Format Meeting in Doha Heavily Overshadowed by Turkish Betrayal

Saturday 7 December 2024
Russia and Iran want Turkey to respect its obligations and implement Astana agreement aimed at Syria peace. Alwaght- With the start of the new round of offensive on Aleppo and other Syrian cities by the terrorist groups, the Astana initiative countries have once again convened in Doha to find a way ...
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New Syria: Permanent or Temporary Victory for Erdogan?
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New Syria: Permanent or Temporary Victory for Erdogan?

Wednesday 11 December 2024 ،
The Turkish leader tries to make the most out of Syria situation, but a permanent victory is not guaranteed for Turkey. Alwaght- With the fall of President Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, Turkey has secured a strategic position that makes it one of the biggest beneficiaries of Syrian opposition ...
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US and Allies Outline Terms for Engaging with Syria
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US and Allies Outline Terms for Engaging with Syria

Sunday 15 December 2024 ،
The US and its allies issued a joint statement outlining their conditions for future engagement with Damascus ALWAGHT- The United States and its allies, during a meeting on Syrian developments in Aqaba, Jordan, issued a joint statement outlining their conditions for future engagement with Damascus. ...
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South Korean President Agrees to Arrest, Prioritizes Avoiding Bloodshed
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South Korean President Agrees to Arrest, Prioritizes Avoiding Bloodshed

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Constitutional Court had adjourned his impeachment trial due to his absence. The dramatic pre-dawn arrest attempt captured national attention, with live broadcasts showing clashes between police and Yoon's supporters. Protesters rallied in freezing temperatures, some displaying Stop the Steal b ...
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?
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Amid Anti-Hezbollah Plots, Will Lebanon’s "Golden Equation" End?

Thursday 16 January 2025 ،
Hezbollah remains a decisive force in Lebanese politics despite challenges ahead especially after assassination of its chief and commanders. Alwaght- After years of political stalemate in Lebanon over election of a president, the Lebanese groups finally reached a consensus on Joseph Aoun to fill the ...
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders

Sunday 2 February 2025 ،
The US is pushing to dissolve anti-terror Iraq’s PMF as Washington finds it a firm obstacle ahead of its plots in Iraq and region. Alwaght- With the assumption of power by Donald Trump, the prospects of the US tensions with the rivals and even the international partners are gaining weight and politi ...
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?
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Erdogan’s Nightmare: What Can Arrest of Opposition Leader Bring to Turkey?

Wednesday 26 March 2025 ،
Erdogan is walking on the brinks by arresting the Istanbul mayor and this can cost national economy and him dearly. Alwaght- The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu as the mayor of Istanbul and one of the prominent opposition figures on charges of financial corruption and links to terrorist organizations has h ...
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?
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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?

Tuesday 15 April 2025 ،
The new Syrian ruler is struggling with financial and legitimacy challenges and hopes for help from Arab countries. Alwaght- Syrian Interim President Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, officially named Ahmad al-Sharaa, in his fourth foreign trip visited the UAE along with his Foreign Minister Assad al-Sheybani ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Ties Remain Frayed by Open Oil Wound
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Baghdad-Erbil Ties Remain Frayed by Open Oil Wound

Wednesday 16 April 2025 ،
Federal government and Kurdistan region’s road to stable relations remains hostage to unresolved oil dispute. Alwaght- The relations between Iraqi federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) over oil and the mutual charges over smuggling of this vital substance have gone frayed ag ...
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Lebanon Defense Strategy Controversy: What Are Hezbollah’s Red Lines?
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Lebanon Defense Strategy Controversy: What Are Hezbollah’s Red Lines?

Monday 21 April 2025 ،
Hezbollah says Israel and the US are pushing for its disarmament for easy occupation of Lebanon. Alwaght- These days, the debate over Lebanon's defense strategy is stirring controversy, and despite its beautiful, rational, and convincing title, it is actually a codename for advancing a plot to d ...

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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