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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’s behind Dramatic Anti-Iranian Allegations by Azerbaijan?

What’s behind Dramatic Anti-Iranian Allegations by Azerbaijan?

Thursday 6 April 2023
Azerbaijan is expanding its relations with Iran’s archenemy Israel and the latter appears to sway Baku approach to Tehran. Alwaght- Having failed to realize its ambitious policies in Karabakh disputed region due to Iranian and Russian opposition, Azerbaijan is now seizing any opportunity to make ant ...
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Saudi-Syrian Chilly Days Are Giving Place to Warm Ones

Saudi-Syrian Chilly Days Are Giving Place to Warm Ones

Saturday 15 April 2023 ،
The Syrian foreign minister visited Saudi Arabia and discussed a full détente, in major step to dnf Syria isolation. Alwaght- When the Syrian crisis started in 2011 and a Western-Arab-Israeli front lined up against the Syrian government by all means, few imagined that the warmongers will one day asp ...
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Gloomy Days Await Turkish Economy Post-election

Gloomy Days Await Turkish Economy Post-election

Wednesday 19 April 2023 ،
The Turkish economy is expected to experience further inflation and growth decline after election, regardless of who wins. Alwaght- Less than a month to the presidential elections in Turkey, inflation crisis makes the hot debate topic of the campaigns, and six powerful opposition parties have gather ...
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Turkey’s President Honors Iran’s IRCS over Earthquake Relief Efforts

Turkey’s President Honors Iran’s IRCS over Earthquake Relief Efforts

Wednesday 26 April 2023 ،
Turkish president honored the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the body’s relief efforts during the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and neighboring Syria in February. Alwaght- Turkish president honored the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the body's ...
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US Sanctions Designated to Weaken Syria, Back Insurgency, But Failed: EX-UK Ambassador

US Sanctions Designated to Weaken Syria, Back Insurgency, But Failed: EX-UK Ambassador

Saturday 29 April 2023 ،
US sanctions on Syria have been heavier than any sanctions in history, including sanctions on Iraq which reportedly caused over 500,000 deaths. And this coming on top of an externally-directed and supported insurgency as well as foreign invasions and occupations Alwaght- Political and economic conse ...
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Turkey Closes Airspace to Armenian Airline without Warning

Turkey Closes Airspace to Armenian Airline without Warning

Sunday 30 April 2023 ،
Turkey closed on Saturday its airspace to low-cost Armenian airline FlyOne Armenia without warning, the domestic Armenpress news agency cited the carrier’s board chairman as saying. Alwaght- Turkey closed on Saturday its airspace to low-cost Armenian airline FlyOne Armenia without warning, the domes ...
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Syria Visit ‘Turning Point’ in Bilateral Ties: President Raeisi

Syria Visit ‘Turning Point’ in Bilateral Ties: President Raeisi

Saturday 6 May 2023 ،
Iran President Raeisi described his two-day visit to Syria as a turning point in promoting economic, political and security ​​​​​​relations, saying the aim of the trip was to honor the spirited resistance of the Syrian government and nation. Alwaght- Iran President Raeisi described his two-day visit ...
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Both Russia, West Have Their Eyes on Turkish Elections

Both Russia, West Have Their Eyes on Turkish Elections

Sunday 7 May 2023 ،
The West and Russia find it important who wins Turkish May 14 elections as this will influence regional and international equations. Alwaght- A single week separates Turkey from its 13th presidential elections. In addition to people, the vote is significant for the foreign governments which are foll ...
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In Epicentre of Turkey Quakes, Survivors Indifferent to Upcoming Polls

In Epicentre of Turkey Quakes, Survivors Indifferent to Upcoming Polls

Monday 8 May 2023 ،
The southern Turkish town of Pazarcik, the epicentre of the devastating February 6 earthquakes, people are focused on just trying to survive. Tens of thousands of residents left the town after the disaster and for the ones left behind without adequate shelter or facilities, holding a presidential el ...
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Turkey Heads for Runoff as Erdogan Falls Below 50%

Turkey Heads for Runoff as Erdogan Falls Below 50%

Monday 15 May 2023 ،
Turkey’s presidential election is heading for a runoff as the incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan led over his opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Sunday’s election but fell short of an outright majority to extend his 20-year rule of the West Asian country. Alwaght- Turkey’s presidenti ...

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