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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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A Step to Break Last Palestinian Statehood Barrier as More Recognitions Coming
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A Step to Break Last Palestinian Statehood Barrier as More Recognitions Coming

Monday 22 September 2025
The UN is set to convene today to call for end of Gaza war. Some countries are expected to recognize an independent Palestinian state. Alwaght- As Gaza war closes its second year and while the humanitarian crisis in this devastated coastal enclave has reached a point of explosion, the world leaders ...
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Sharm El-Sheikh Summit an Oslo Accords 2.0
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Sharm El-Sheikh Summit an Oslo Accords 2.0

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
The US tried to impose the Israeli will and interests on the Palestinians, but history has proven force cannot hold long. Alwaght- The Sharm El-Sheikh summit that was seemingly to sign the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel was actually a scene of long-running show of the American-style pe ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
Trump seeks to sway Iraq’s policies to align them with Washington’s regional agenda and for deeper influence in Baghdad. Alwaght- The US President Donald Trump who is seeking new objectives in West Asia and is trying to reshape this region based on the Israeli interests has new plans for countries u ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Trump goes against all traditions, naming his ambassadors and envoys from among loyal circles rather than official institutions. Alwaght- In the US diplomatic tradition, the ambassadors and special envoys have usually been picked from professional diplomats, international affairs experts, and vetera ...
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Iran’s Military Affirms Its Capability to Counter Threats
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Iran’s Military Affirms Its Capability to Counter Threats

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
The Iranian Army affirmed its firm commitment to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity, national security, and the Islamic Republic ALWAGHT- The Iranian Army affirmed its firm commitment to safeguarding the nation’s territorial integrity, national security, and the Islamic Republic, ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran–US Conflict Is “inevitable”
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Ayatollah Khamenei: Iran–US Conflict Is “inevitable”

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Embassy takeover — called the event a defining moment for Iran’s identity. Addressing students and families of war martyrs, he praised the embassy seizure as a symbol of pride and US exposure. He said the conflict between Iran and the United States is “intrinsic,” rooted in ...
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Rallies in 900+ Iranian Cities Mark US Embassy Takeover Anniversary
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Rallies in 900+ Iranian Cities Mark US Embassy Takeover Anniversary

Tuesday 4 November 2025 ،
Embassy seizure, observed as the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance ALWAGHT- Large crowds across Tehran and more than 900 cities commemorated the 1979 US Embassy seizure, observed as the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance. Mass rallies were held across Iran, with students, clerics, yo ...
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests
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Israel’s Creeping Influence in Central Asia a Threat to Iran’s Security Interests

Wednesday 12 November 2025 ،
As regional competitions heat up, regional actors step up their activism for broader influence. Alwaght- After collapse of the Soviet Union, Central Asia has become a scene for competition of foreign actors. In recent years, with the increase in the geopolitical rivalry among regional and internatio ...
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity
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Pakistan and Taliban: From Alliance to Enmity

Monday 17 November 2025 ،
Pakistan and Taliban are now in complicated relations that make it hard to predict where they will head. Alwaght- The fresh attacks between Afghanistan and Pakistan that expanded to airstrikes and direct clashes of the forces of the two countries once again disclosed the depth of the historical diff ...
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US, Israel Strategy for Lebanon Is Failed State
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US, Israel Strategy for Lebanon Is Failed State

Thursday 27 November 2025 ،
Through assassinations and attacks, the US and Israel are shattering any Lebanese efforts for reconstruction and return to pre-war situation. Alwaght- Lebanon has a special and crucial place in the structure of regional power. It is a country with high geopolitical capacity, educated society, and ac ...

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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.