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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 FM’s Lebanon Visit Carries Political and Security Messages

Iran FM’s Lebanon Visit Carries Political and Security Messages

Saturday 29 April 2023
Top diplomat visited Lebanon and assured Beirut and Hezbollah that Tehran remains their unwavering supporter amid regional developments. Alwaght- Following the last month détente agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, the officials of the two countries have stepped up their diplomatic activ ...
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Rays of Hope Emerging for Lebanon President Election

Rays of Hope Emerging for Lebanon President Election

Monday 15 May 2023 ،
The political parties in Lebanon are moving towards a common view on a presidential candidate influenced by regional reconciliations. Alwaght- These days, election of a president is the biggest political challenge in Lebanon as the political parties have so far failed to agree on a choice. However, ...
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Syria’s Assad Holding Key to Lebanon’s Problems Settlement

Syria’s Assad Holding Key to Lebanon’s Problems Settlement

Thursday 8 June 2023 ،
Lebanon’s ex-president Aoun visited Syria and met with Assad, hoping for untying his country’s economic and political twists. Alwaght- Grappling with political and economic crises for several years, Lebanon has recently asked regional partners for help to get rid of this complicated situation. The L ...
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Why Have US-Taliban Doha Talks Run Into a Deadlock?

Why Have US-Taliban Doha Talks Run Into a Deadlock?

Saturday 5 August 2023 ،
The US demands inclusive government and rights respect, but the Taliban prioritizes unfreezing Afghanistan assets. Alwaght- Two years after the US exit from Afghanistan and Taliban takeover of power, the security and economic circumstances have reached catastrophic levels aggravated by fallout of 20 ...
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Palestinian Issue a Gate for China’s Drift to Global Hegemony

Palestinian Issue a Gate for China’s Drift to Global Hegemony

Tuesday 17 October 2023 ،
China sees Gaza war an opportunity to make a global impression that introduces it as a global power. Alwaght- Since China’s success in mediating the Iranian-Saudi détente agreement in March and its efforts to put an end to the ongoing Ukraine war, Beijing’s name has been presentin ...
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US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert

US Seeking Influence in Central Asia, Caucasus, Iran Can Take it on Using Transit, Energy: Expert

Tuesday 7 November 2023 ،
The US and its regional allies are seeking to build a toehold in Central Asia and Caucasus to harm interests of Russia, China, and Iran. Alwaght- Continuation of Ukraine war and the developments and changes that have taken place in the geopolitics of the Eurasia have turned Central Asia into an impo ...
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War in Gaza, Deadlock in the UN: “Inadequate” Resolution Fails to Check Israeli Crimes

War in Gaza, Deadlock in the UN: “Inadequate” Resolution Fails to Check Israeli Crimes

Sunday 24 December 2023 ،
The UNSC resolution was described as insufficient and incapable of resolving the Gaza crisis. Alwaght- The Saturday night UN Security Council resolution about immediate aids to Gaza drew massive criticism as an inadequate move, with many arguing that even this resolution had failed to make a ceasefi ...
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Former French Foreign Minister: Iran is the victor in the strategic direction of the Middle East crisis

Former French Foreign Minister: Iran is the victor in the strategic direction of the Middle East crisis

Monday 15 January 2024 ،
Former French Defense and Foreign Minister stated: Israel fell into a trap on October 7th, and Iran emerged victorious in the strategic direction of the Middle East crisis. Former French Defense and Foreign Minister stated: Israel fell into a trap on October 7th, and Iran emerged victorious in the s ...
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Algeria Pushes for UNSC Resolution on Gaza Truce; US Vows to Veto it

Algeria Pushes for UNSC Resolution on Gaza Truce; US Vows to Veto it

Sunday 18 February 2024 ،
The push for truce come as Israel prepares for Rafah assault. Alwaght- Algeria requested the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to vote on a draft resolution that demands an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, a move the United States - a council veto power – has pledged to veto. Ac ...
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US Veto of Palestinian State Res. Shatters all of Its Pro-peace Claims

US Veto of Palestinian State Res. Shatters all of Its Pro-peace Claims

Sunday 21 April 2024 ،
The US has long claimed support to Palestine but now its blocking of a UN bill for full Palestinian membership raises questions about its honesty. Alwaght- The US on Thursday vetoed an Algeria-drafted resolution at the UN Security Council for full membership of Palestinians at UN. 12 out of 15 membe ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies