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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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Iranian President-Elect Praises Gen. Soleimani’s Unifying Strategy
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Iranian President-Elect Praises Gen. Soleimani’s Unifying Strategy

Saturday 20 July 2024
Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian honored the late Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani for dedicating his life to the service of the nation ALWAGHT- Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian honored the late Iranian commander Lt. General Qassem Soleimani for dedicating his life to ...
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Iran Urges Ban on Israeli Athletes from Paris Olympics
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Iran Urges Ban on Israeli Athletes from Paris Olympics

Tuesday 23 July 2024 ،
Iran has condemned Israel’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics due to its ongoing genocidal conflict with Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip ALWAGHT- Iran has condemned Israel's participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics due to its ongoing genocidal conflict with Palestinians in the bes ...
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KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post
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KDP Suffers Big Blow as Patriotic Union Secures Kirkuk Governor Post

Wednesday 21 August 2024 ،
Securing the governor post in Kirkuk is seen a big blow to the Kurdistan Democratic Party that claims dominance in Iraqi Kurdistan. Alwaght- Iraq's Kirkuk province, which over the past two decades has been one of the politically challenging regions of Iraq and Kurdish partisan clashes have led t ...
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Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Firm Amid Gaza Conflict
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Spain Cancels Arms Deal with Israeli Firm Amid Gaza Conflict

Wednesday 30 October 2024 ،
The Spanish government has canceled a contract to procure ammunition for its Civil Guard from an Israeli company ALWAGHT- The Spanish government has canceled a contract to procure ammunition for its Civil Guard from an Israeli company, in response to the Israeli regime's ongoing actions in Gaza. ...
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Iran Continues its Civilian Nuclear Program under IAEA Oversight, says MFA
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Iran Continues its Civilian Nuclear Program under IAEA Oversight, says MFA

Sunday 8 December 2024 ،
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei reaffirmed the country’s commitment to transparency and compliance with international standards ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei reaffirmed the country's commitment to transparency and compliance with internation ...
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria

Sunday 22 December 2024 ،
The US sent its diplomats to Syria to make sure new Syrian leaders are compliant with US regional strategy and interests. Alwaght- With the collapse of Syrian government and rise to power of armed groups, these days Damascus has become a center of diplomatic visits and interactions in the region. Af ...
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities
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Understanding Egypt’s Behavior towards Post-Assad Syria: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday 25 December 2024 ،
Egypt will deal with new Syria conservatively and seek to realize its security and geopolitical interests. Alwaght- The collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria and takeover of the power by the Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) has captivated attention of many political analysts and politicians. Mea ...
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?
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New Syria: Economic Challenges or Opportunities for Turkey?

Tuesday 31 December 2024 ،
Turkey is optimistic about economic advantages in post-Assad Syria, but observers say it is too early to celebrate as Syria can be a burden. Alwaght- A majority of the Turkish politicians and media outlets believe that Ankara which has been leading a project to topple the Syrian government is the bi ...
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Russia Highlights US Hypocrisy in California Wildfire Situation
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Russia Highlights US Hypocrisy in California Wildfire Situation

Monday 13 January 2025 ،
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to reports of hundreds of prisoners being mobilized to fight fires in California ALWAGHT- Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to reports of hundreds of prisoners being mobilized to fight fires in California, ca ...
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Palestinian Prisoners Released Following Hours-Long Delay
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Palestinian Prisoners Released Following Hours-Long Delay

Monday 20 January 2025 ،
Under the ceasefire agreement, 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released from Israeli custody ALWAGHT- Under the ceasefire agreement, 90 Palestinian prisoners have been released from Israeli custody. On Monday, 90 Palestinian detainees were released from Israel's Ofer prison following an hour ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures