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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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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025
The Kurds and central government are at odds over control of the northeast. Turkey is pushing Damascus for action. Alwaght- There are increasing signs of an imminent confrontation between the Kurds and the Syrian government, especially after the recent Hasakah conference that brought together a numb ...
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Iran Preparing to Deploy Initial ‘Martyr Soleimani’ Satellites by March
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Iran Preparing to Deploy Initial ‘Martyr Soleimani’ Satellites by March

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The Iranian Space Agency announced it will initiate the first test launches of the “Martyr Soleimani” narrowband constellation satellites before the close of the year ALWAGHT- The Iranian Space Agency announced it will initiate the first test launches of the “Martyr Soleimani” narrowband ...
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The recent US-brokered deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan has raised concerns in Tehran about its interests in Caucasus. Alwaght- Exactly 10 days after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace deal at the White House, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian flew to Yerevan to meet with the ...
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Tehran and Moscow Highlight Scheduled End of UNSCR 2231
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Tehran and Moscow Highlight Scheduled End of UNSCR 2231

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers stressed that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 should expire on schedule, criticized European efforts to prolong it ALWAGHT- Iranian and Russian foreign ministers stressed that UN Security Council Resolution 2231 should expire on schedule, criticized European ...
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Iran Praises Turkey’s Support for Palestine
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Iran Praises Turkey’s Support for Palestine

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, praised Turkey’s active role as OIC chair and its consistent backing of Palestinians ALWAGHT- Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, praised Turkey’s active role as OIC chair and its consistent backing of Palestinians. Iranian Foreign Minister ...
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation
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Kabul Tripartite Meeting: Taliban’s Decisive Test for Regional Trade Participation

Monday 25 August 2025 ،
The Taliban are pushing for regional trade involvement with China and Pakistan, but they have a big job of responding to security concerns. Alwaght- Four years into Taliban rule, security concerns remain the biggest roadblock to regional cooperation. While neighbors are eager to develop economic and ...
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Top Iranian General: Tehran Prepared to Cooperate with Pakistan to Combat Terrorism
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Top Iranian General: Tehran Prepared to Cooperate with Pakistan to Combat Terrorism

Tuesday 26 August 2025 ،
The Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff has declared Iran’s readiness to combat terrorism and safeguard the borders shared with Pakistan ALWAGHT- The Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff has declared Iran’s readiness to combat terrorism and safeguard the borders shared with Pakistan. Major Gen ...
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
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Shadow of Collapse on Iraq’s Kurdistan Region

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
The Iraqi Kurdistan region is sinking in a dangerous disunity that risks its current existence. Alwaght- Though the Iraqi Kurdistan region has long lost the fragile unity it had after the end of the civil war of the 1990s and the agreements signed between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the ...
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Iran Voices Continued Support for Venezuela Opposing US Policies
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Iran Voices Continued Support for Venezuela Opposing US Policies

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated Tehran’s firm support for Venezuela ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated Tehran’s firm support for Venezuela, stressing the country’s backing as Caracas confronts growing political pressure and military threats from ...
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Iran FM Stresses IAEA Inspectors’ Entry Doesn’t Signify Complete Cooperation
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Iran FM Stresses IAEA Inspectors’ Entry Doesn’t Signify Complete Cooperation

Wednesday 27 August 2025 ،
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have returned to Iran after a months-long gap, the foreign minister announced ALWAGHT- Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have returned to Iran after a months-long gap, the foreign minister announced. Iranian F ...

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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.