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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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Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

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Iran and EAEU Partnership: Blurring the Trade, Energy, and Transit Borders
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Iran and EAEU Partnership: Blurring the Trade, Energy, and Transit Borders

Sunday 2 February 2025
Corridor and the East-West Corridor can increase Iran's transit revenues, and by developing infrastructure and increasing the transportation of goods, Iran can become a trade hub in the region. Having in mind that Iran and the Eurasian countries are the only regions located along the North-Sout ...
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Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire: The Challenges Ahead
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Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire: The Challenges Ahead

Wednesday 5 February 2025 ،
Corridor  In the first stage, the Israeli army deceased its forces in Gaza according to the agreement and lifted the obstacles ahead of return of the displaced civilians to the northern regions.  Meanwhile, although the draft agreement mentions the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces, ...
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Iran Takes Center Stage in Regional Gas Swap as New Energy Age Emerges
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Iran Takes Center Stage in Regional Gas Swap as New Energy Age Emerges

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Turkmenistan and Turkey signed a deal that will transfer gas via Iran, defying the American pressure campaign. Alwaght- Geopolitical developments, regional and international dynamics, and intensification of competition among the energy producers for larger shares from the emerging markets in recent ...
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The Foreign Minister Calls for Turning Makran into Iran’s Future Economic Hub
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The Foreign Minister Calls for Turning Makran into Iran’s Future Economic Hub

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizes that Makran, the "Lost Paradise," should develop into Iran’s future economic hub ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizes that Makran, the Lost Paradise, should develop into Iran's future economic hub. Iranian Foreign Ministe ...
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Indian Ocean Conference: Iranian FM Visit’s Significance, Aims
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Indian Ocean Conference: Iranian FM Visit’s Significance, Aims

Monday 17 February 2025 ،
Corridor (IMEC) to connect India to Europe to compete with this megaproject. Meanwhile, Iran, due to its strategic location in the northern Indian Ocean, plays an important role in ensuring energy security, transportation, and regional trade. Chabahar Port, as one of Iran’s most important com ...
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What’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?

Tuesday 25 February 2025 ،
Corridor on which Russia set its heart, a project that can be called the cornerstone of the future Iranian-Russian economic connection.  The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a strategic project connecting Russia, Iran, India and several other countries. The corridor is o ...
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Houthi Warns That Yemen Will “Intervene Militarily” If Israel Resumes Its Assault on Gaza
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Houthi Warns That Yemen Will “Intervene Militarily” If Israel Resumes Its Assault on Gaza

Saturday 1 March 2025 ،
Corridor and Rafah crossing, calling these actions blatant breaches of the truce deal. He further cautioned that Israel’s ongoing aggression poses a significant threat not only to Palestinians but also to Egypt’s government and military. Reaffirming Yemen’s steadfast support for t ...
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From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse
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From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse

Sunday 2 March 2025 ،
While Turkey’s policy revolves around restoration of past regional dominance, Iran’s policy is pro-liberation and anti-imperialist. Alwaght- While the Syrian developments with takeover of power by the rebel groups benefited a number of regional and international players rather than the Syrian people ...
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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions
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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions

Monday 10 March 2025 ،
The US ended waiver for Iraq that for years allowed it to buy gas and electricity from Iran, signaling more difficult days for neighbors’ bilateral trade. Alwaght- Iran's prioritization of neighbors in its foreign trade has led to growth in the exports and imports in recent years and transformat ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?

Thursday 13 March 2025 ،
The coast of Syria is home to ports and infrastructure that are key to the country’s trade and geopolitical position. Alwaght- While only three months have gone since fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad and seizure of power by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, armed movements against the ne ...

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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