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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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What Do Experts Think about Prospects of Iranian-Saudi Security Cooperation?
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What Do Experts Think about Prospects of Iranian-Saudi Security Cooperation?

Tuesday 12 November 2024
Saudis are beginning to feel the need to engage in security and perhaps military partnership with Tehran as a key player in the region. Alwaght- While traditional approach of the US in the Persian Gulf has been sowing division between Iran and the Arab states and establishing its presence in this wa ...
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Shadow of Trump’s Comeback on Riyadh’s Palestine Meeting
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Shadow of Trump’s Comeback on Riyadh’s Palestine Meeting

Tuesday 12 November 2024 ،
Bin Salman wants to paint possible normalization with Israel under Trump as a collective Arab and Muslim green light to Riyadh. Alwaght- On Monday, senior Arab and Muslim officials gathered in Riyadh once again to discuss Gaza and Lebanon developments. The meeting was another one in a series of fru ...
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Russia Accuses US of Provoking a Crisis in Asia through Taiwan
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Russia Accuses US of Provoking a Crisis in Asia through Taiwan

Sunday 24 November 2024 ،
The United States is using Taiwan to incite a major crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko stated on Sunday ALWAGHT- The United States is using Taiwan to incite a major crisis in Asia, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko stated on Sunday, reaffirming Moscow’s ...
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Two Scenarios on Israel-Lebanon Underway Ceasefire Talks
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Two Scenarios on Israel-Lebanon Underway Ceasefire Talks

Monday 25 November 2024 ،
The Israeli regime wants to make gains through ceasefire, but Hezbollah insists on sovereignty of Lebanon and end of attacks. Alwaght- While war has covered most of the Lebanese southern borders and clashes everyday elevate to new heights, diplomats believe that the ceasefire negotiations are not ye ...
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Iraq, the Resistance Camp’s Trump Card in Rejuvenated Syria Conflict
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Iraq, the Resistance Camp’s Trump Card in Rejuvenated Syria Conflict

Saturday 7 December 2024 ،
Iraq is a key element in Axis of Resistance and direct threat to its interests and territory should trigger its resolute response to Syria conflict. Alwaght- After a year of cooperation and inflicting a defeat on the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon by the Axis of Resistance members, this time the ...
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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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Syria Entered Dark Tunnel, Axis of Resistance to Press on without Damascus: Expert
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Syria Entered Dark Tunnel, Axis of Resistance to Press on without Damascus: Expert

Sunday 8 December 2024 ،
Fall of Assad of Syria causes challenges, but Axis of Resistance is determined to press ahead with mission against imperialism. Alwaght- The Syrian armed opposition that started their offensive against the government on November 27 finally reached Damascus on Sunday and siezed all of the security an ...
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria

Sunday 22 December 2024 ،
The US sent its diplomats to Syria to make sure new Syrian leaders are compliant with US regional strategy and interests. Alwaght- With the collapse of Syrian government and rise to power of armed groups, these days Damascus has become a center of diplomatic visits and interactions in the region. Af ...
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
Egypt will deal with new Syria conservatively and seek to realize its security and geopolitical interests. Alwaght- The collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria and takeover of the power by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) has captivated attention of many political analysts and politicians. Mea ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Iran and Russia are set to up their partnership at all levels amid fast-changing global equations. Alwaght- While only a few days are left before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the president of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate the ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures