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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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Geneva Hosts Iran–IAEA Talks Ahead of Indirect Negotiations with Washington
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Geneva Hosts Iran–IAEA Talks Ahead of Indirect Negotiations with Washington

Monday 16 February 2026
Envoy Steve Witkoff, as regional tensions remain high amid increased US military deployments ordered by President Donald Trump. Iran has reiterated that any agreement must result in effective sanctions relief, while anti-war groups warn that renewed confrontation would be devastating, recalling the ...
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
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Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
The Iraqi cabinet formation looks uncertain as the Iraqi factions are thinking over their next moves after US opposition to al-Maliki’s candidacy. Alwaght- Iraq's parliamentary elections of November 11 with a 55-percent turnout marked a turning point in establishing a relative political order af ...
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US Envoy Says Israel Expanding Across West Asia Would Be Acceptable
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US Envoy Says Israel Expanding Across West Asia Would Be Acceptable

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
The US envoy to Israel said it would be acceptable if Israel expands across West Asia under the ‘Greater Israel’ plan ALWAGHT- The US envoy to Israel said it would be acceptable if Israel expands across West Asia under the ‘Greater Israel’ plan. Mike Huckabee, the US envoy to Israel, sa ...
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated
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Barrack’s Three Missions in Baghdad: Iraqis Rigid, Americans Frustrated

Friday 27 February 2026 ،
Trump sends his envoy to Iraq to impose Washington’s policies on Baghdad. But Iraqis are clinging to their independence of decision-making. Alwaght- At a time the Iraqi political factions are struggling to get the country out of a state of uncertainty and manage it politically and administratively i ...
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White House Hit by Insider Dispute over Iran War
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White House Hit by Insider Dispute over Iran War

Wednesday 18 March 2026 ،
The American officials are divided over if the war against Iran was based on valid data and how Trump wants to end it. Alwaght- The failure of the Israeli-American camp to realize its war goals has instigated disputes between Trump and his orbit, bringing war to the White House inner circles from We ...
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks
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Strait of Hormuz: The Gordian Knot of Iran-US Talks

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
The US and Iran ended first day of negotiations for a deal, but have failed as Tehran blames Washington for its excesses. Alwaght- After the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire last week, they met in Islamabad on Saturday for talks to secure a deal surrounding matters of contention, especially the Ira ...
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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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Iran’s Envoy Warns German FM: No Peace as Long as Double Standards Persist
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Iran’s Envoy Warns German FM: No Peace as Long as Double Standards Persist

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
The Iranian Ambassador to Germany stressed that peace cannot be achieved when double standards are applied ALWAGHT- The Iranian Ambassador to Germany stressed that peace cannot be achieved when double standards are applied. Iranian Ambassador to Berlin, Majid Nili, responded on X to recent remarks ...
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Beijing’s Backing for Iran Clear and Unquestionable, Says Envoy
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Beijing’s Backing for Iran Clear and Unquestionable, Says Envoy

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
China’s ambassador to Tehran stated that Beijing’s support for Iran is beyond question ALWAGHT- China's ambassador to Tehran stated that Beijing's support for Iran is beyond question, adding that China is prepared to take part in rebuilding the country. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu ...
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Moscow: UN Shows Double Standards on Iran; US, Israel Behind UAE Plant Attack
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Moscow: UN Shows Double Standards on Iran; US, Israel Behind UAE Plant Attack

Wednesday 20 May 2026 ،
Russia has accused the UN and IAEA of employing double standards regarding nuclear facility attacks ALWAGHT- Russia has accused the UN and IAEA of employing double standards regarding nuclear facility attacks, highlighting that repeated Israeli-US strikes on Iran's Bushehr plant have faced no co ...

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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.