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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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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?
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Will Hariri Come Back to Lebanon’s Politics?

Wednesday 18 February 2026
Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon in stark violation to the last year truce deal.  In such a chaotic climate, Hariri's comeback can transform Lebanon's political future. Commenting on Lebanese relations with Arab countries, Hariri said recently that his projects will be Lebanon first ...
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?
Analysis

Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
Israeli regime, supports an anti-Iranian military campaign. Arab leaders in confusion  Arab officials and diplomats have acknowledged that while the increased US military presence in the region points toward a potential war, they remain in the dark about Washington's true objectives. Arab ...
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Gaza in ’Board of Peace’ Trap: When Bombs Arrive before Aid
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Gaza in ’Board of Peace’ Trap: When Bombs Arrive before Aid

Sunday 22 February 2026 ،
Israeli occupation. Alwaght- After months of preparations and media and political uproar, finally Trump's Board of Peace held its first session. Chaired by Trump, the board saw low attendance of many invited countries including the Security Council members and even absence of Palestinian delegat ...
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives
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From Tigris and Euphrates to Nile: Water Disputes and Regional Initiatives

Tuesday 24 February 2026 ،
Israel: power for water  In Eastern Mediterranean, too, water and energy cooperation has taken a fresh shape. After 1994 agreement between Jordan and Israeli regime, which made Jordan the second country establishing official diplomatic relationship with Israel after Egypt, the ground for broad ...
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
Israel fail to impair its position. Alwaght- The US-Israeli war on Iran has not been a simple military confrontation. This war has taken place against the backdrop of a global competition over trade and energy corridors becoming the key geopolitical battlegrounds. Now in a post-war condition, the ma ...
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa
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Alarms Sound about Israel’s Malign Influence in Africa

Tuesday 21 April 2026 ،
Israel is pushing for alliances with Africa to garner international diplomatic support and geopolitical foothold. Alwaght- The Israeli moves in Africa aimed at building alliances with African actors have drawn worries of the Africans, especially when Tel Aviv is circumventing the official states. Re ...
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Gaza Months after Ceasefire Deal: The Reality of Dream Trump Sold to the Palestinians and World
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Gaza Months after Ceasefire Deal: The Reality of Dream Trump Sold to the Palestinians and World

Sunday 3 May 2026 ،
Egypt. However, only a limited number of Gazans managed to cross it to neighboring Egypt and it remains tightly controlled by the occupation forces. The Israelis also refuse to allow people who previously left Gaza through the Rafah crossing into Egypt to return. This policy is effectively a form o ...
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Iran to Take Part in World Cup Tournament
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Iran to Take Part in World Cup Tournament

Saturday 9 May 2026 ،
Israeli aggression that began on February 28, Iran's football federation has confirmed that the men's national team will definitely participate in the 2026 World Cup (June 11–July 19), insisting that no external power can deprive Iran of its rightful place. However, the federation has ...
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Iran Describes Its Counterproposal to US as ‘Reasonable and Responsible’
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Iran Describes Its Counterproposal to US as ‘Reasonable and Responsible’

Monday 11 May 2026 ،
Israel on February 28. The fragile ceasefire has largely held despite sporadic clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has maintained control and introduced shipping regulations as part of its self-defense measures. After US President Donald Trump described Iran's response as unacceptable, B ...
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Is Oman Facing a Repeat of the 2017 Qatar Crisis?
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Is Oman Facing a Repeat of the 2017 Qatar Crisis?

Monday 1 June 2026 ،
Israeli invasion would rid them of the Islamic Republic of Iran for good and hand them the reins of the region. But Iran has come out of the war in a stronger position, and that has already upended the region’s dynamics, to the point where the Arab states are now forced to adapt to the new re ...

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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.