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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 Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?
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What’s Pezeshkian’s Central Asia Visit Yielded?

Saturday 13 December 2025
The Iranian president discussed closer ties with Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan as Tehran reviews its view of Central Asia. Alwaght- The visit to Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan of the Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian can be seen as one of the most important diplomatic moves of the recent months. The vi ...
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Russia Explores Plans for Small-Scale Nuclear Facilities in Iran
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Russia Explores Plans for Small-Scale Nuclear Facilities in Iran

Monday 5 January 2026 ،
A Russian official in Iran said Moscow is exploring the construction of small nuclear plants to supply electricity to remote regions ALWAGHT- A Russian official in Iran said Moscow is exploring the construction of small nuclear plants to supply electricity to remote regions. Alexander Efimov, Russi ...
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?
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What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Iraqi FM is visiting Iran amid escalating regional tensions. Alwaght- Amid the US push to obstruct Iran-Iraq economic and political relations, officials of the two neighbors hold regular meetings in a bid to boost bilateral cooperation at all levels. In this connection, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad ...
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress
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Iran’s Islamic Revolution: Nearly Half a Century of Independence and Progress

Wednesday 11 February 2026 ،
Iran celebrates 47th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution, making its way to further progress despite challenges. Alwaght- It has been 47 years since the Islamic Revolution took place in Iran, and this year, too, the Iranians are celebrating the anniversary, known as 22 Bahman, as the symbol of res ...
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Israel Kills Nine Palestinians on the 128th Day of The Gaza Ceasefire
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Israel Kills Nine Palestinians on the 128th Day of The Gaza Ceasefire

Sunday 15 February 2026 ،
On the 128th day of the Gaza ceasefire, Israeli occupation forces continued violations ALWAGHT- On the 128th day of the Gaza ceasefire, Israeli occupation forces continued violations, killing nine Palestinians in Jabalia and Khan Younis and bringing the total death toll since the start of the offens ...
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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 ،
As water crisis grows more serious, regional tensions may be given a reason to escalate. Alwaght- West Asia and North Africa regions are facing growing water crisis. Now around 60 percent of their population is suffering from water tensions. A recent report by International Water Management Institut ...
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Shedding Light on 14 Claims Trump Made during His State of the Union Speech
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Shedding Light on 14 Claims Trump Made during His State of the Union Speech

Wednesday 25 February 2026 ،
The US president made claims are questionable as they are distant from the reality. Alwaght- In his State of the Union Speech at the Congress, the US President Donald Trump made claims many of which are unfounded and false. His annual address comes at a time when Americans are divided over whether ...
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War of Infrastructures: From US-Israeli Frustration to Weak Resilience
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War of Infrastructures: From US-Israeli Frustration to Weak Resilience

Tuesday 10 March 2026 ،
The US and Israel are turning to an infrastructure war as they have already failed to realize their main war agenda in Iran. Alwaght- The longer the Israeli-American aggression against Iran becomes, the more the signs of loss of Washington and Tel Aviv emerge. This is obvious in the statements and a ...
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What’s Driven Trump’s Retreat from His Iran Ultimatum?
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What’s Driven Trump’s Retreat from His Iran Ultimatum?

Saturday 28 March 2026 ،
The US markets reacted negatively to Trump setting a deadline for Iran amid energy flow crisis. Alwaght- The world oil prices keep establishing new price records, and under the impact of war the global markets are tumultuous. According to a report by Macquarie Group, if the war on Iran continues unt ...
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Alastair Crooke: Iran, Not Trump, Controls the Strait of Hormuz
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Alastair Crooke: Iran, Not Trump, Controls the Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday 28 April 2026 ،
According Alastair Crooke, Trump’s rhetoric against Iran constitutes a dangerous delusion ALWAGHT- According to former British diplomat and leading geopolitical analyst Alastair Crooke, Trump's rhetoric against Iran constitutes a dangerous delusion. He warns that the US administration's ille ...

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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.