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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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Anti-Muslim incidents in the US increase by 70% in the first half of 2024 amid Gaza conflict
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Anti-Muslim incidents in the US increase by 70% in the first half of 2024 amid Gaza conflict

Tuesday 30 July 2024
Anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian incidents in the United States increased by 70% in the first half of 2024 ALWAGHT- According to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian incidents in the United States increased by 70% in the first half of 2024. Human rights ...
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?
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Where’s Bangladesh Heading after Popular Uprising?

Monday 12 August 2024 ،
Bangladesh has an opportunity to rebuild its democracy, but it needs to get back on the track politically first. Alwaght- Less than six months after Bangladesh parliamentary elections and assumption of power by Sheikh Hasina from the ruling Awami League, a street uprising all of a sudden overthrew t ...
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B-2 Bomber, the Last US Resort against Yemen’s Ansarullah
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B-2 Bomber, the Last US Resort against Yemen’s Ansarullah

Sunday 20 October 2024 ،
The US deployed to Yemen B-2 bombers to strike Ansarullah’s missile and drone capabilities, but this move is far from effective. Alwaght- As Israel escalates its crimes in Gaza and Lebanon, the US steps up its attacks in Yemen in support of its ally. Citing some American officials, CNN reported on ...
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Mashhad Summit, Ideal Opportunity to Boost ECO Cooperation
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Mashhad Summit, Ideal Opportunity to Boost ECO Cooperation

Monday 2 December 2024 ،
The ECO summit is a major meeting as the world is transitioning to a new stage where energy and corridors are growing more significant. Alwaght- With the geopolitical changes in the world and emergence of new economic groupings, regional organizations begin to captivate attention more than any other ...
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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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Jordan King Chooses Throne over Palestinian Cause, Palestinians Don’t Want New Nakba: Expert
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Jordan King Chooses Throne over Palestinian Cause, Palestinians Don’t Want New Nakba: Expert

Friday 14 February 2025 ،
Jordanian king said he opposes Trump’s plan to force Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt, but he does not have a play card. Alwaght- Trump's plan for forced migration of Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, which has stirred a massive controversy in political circles, has drawn worry of Cair ...
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The Foreign Minister Calls for Turning Makran into Iran’s Future Economic Hub
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The Foreign Minister Calls for Turning Makran into Iran’s Future Economic Hub

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizes that Makran, the "Lost Paradise," should develop into Iran’s future economic hub ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasizes that Makran, the Lost Paradise, should develop into Iran's future economic hub. Iranian Foreign Ministe ...
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Syrian refugees post-Assad have a difficult decision to make as new Syria is still struggling to get devastated economy back on the track. Alwaght- With the collapse of government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the case of the Syrian refugees, which was put on international agenda after the end of civ ...
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake

Tuesday 18 February 2025 ،
Iraq is pushing to enhance employment benefits of the PMF forces as a boost to this anti-terror force, but obstructions are ahead. Alwaght- While the pro-resistsnce factions in the Iraqi parliament intend to enhance the job benefits of the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) as an appreciation of a de ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?

Thursday 13 March 2025 ،
The coast of Syria is home to ports and infrastructure that are key to the country’s trade and geopolitical position. Alwaght- While only three months have gone since fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad and seizure of power by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, armed movements against the ne ...

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Breathtaking and sad moments of Shahid Rajaee Port Iran mourns