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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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US Only Knows Language of Force, Talks not Working: Al-Nujaba Chief

US Only Knows Language of Force, Talks not Working: Al-Nujaba Chief

Monday 26 February 2024
Federal Reserve from the sale of its oil, a procedure that has been implemented since Saddam's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 under the requirements of Chapter VII of the United Nations.  Another American option is adding Iraqi companies and banks to its blacklist. An additional pressure tool ...
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024 ،
Saudis aim to hinder Emirati initiatives by forging closer ties with Mogadishu. The Saudis, perceiving the Emiratis not as partners and allies but as rivals in the Yemeni conflict, are now, regarding Abu Dhabi's growing influence in the Horn of Africa, keen to avoid falling behind. They aim to h ...
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Denmark Asks Tel Aviv to Reverse Illegal Settlement Plan in West Bank

Denmark Asks Tel Aviv to Reverse Illegal Settlement Plan in West Bank

Monday 11 March 2024 ،
Federal Foreign Office said in a statement. Earlier, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the plans were “illegal, disappointing, and counterproductive to achieving enduring peace”. “Our administration maintains firm opposition to settlement expansion,” Blinken said at ...
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Will Putin maintain his place in the Kremlin?

Will Putin maintain his place in the Kremlin?

Friday 15 March 2024 ،
Federal Assembly, comprises two chambers: the Federation Council and the State Duma. The Federation Council consists of representatives from each federal subject, while members of the State Duma are elected for five-year terms from party lists proportional to the national vote. The President is dire ...
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Iran Ready to Join Russian Fight against Terrorism after Moscow Attack: Iran Parl. Speaker

Iran Ready to Join Russian Fight against Terrorism after Moscow Attack: Iran Parl. Speaker

Saturday 23 March 2024 ،
Federal Security Service said that special services were conducting a search operation. The Investigative Committee has initiated a case on a terrorist attack. Western media claim ISIS terrorist group claimed responsibility for the attack. The US and British embassies on March 18 had warned their ...
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
Federal Supreme Court's rulings on minority quotas and the body that would oversee them.  After delays driven by disputes between the two parties over political issues and the pending legal cases about the regional elections, Erbil was set to hold an election on June 10 after a two-year de ...
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Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Monday 13 May 2024 ،
Al-Sadr may have decided that things changed since his 2021 walkout from politics and he needs to return and make alliances with ruling factions. Alwaght- The Iraqi political scene over the past years has undergone many highs and lows and is no stranger to surprises that can upset all equations all ...
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Iraq’s Pres. Arrives in Tehran for Condolences on Raisi’s Martyrdom

Iraq’s Pres. Arrives in Tehran for Condolences on Raisi’s Martyrdom

Saturday 25 May 2024 ،
Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Muhammad Abboud, and several Iraqi ministers and governors also accompanied al-Sudani on his trip to Iran. In a meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on Wednesday morning, the Iraqi prime minister extended condolences to the Iranians on behalf of the ...
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Tahreek-e-Taliban, a Bone of Contention in Taliban-Pakistan Relationship

Tahreek-e-Taliban, a Bone of Contention in Taliban-Pakistan Relationship

Sunday 30 June 2024 ،
The militant group is a source of trouble for Taliban since it could damage their relations with long-term backer Pakistan. Alwaght- While after Taliban's takeover of power in Afghanistan its relations were predicted to be intimate with Pakistan, the course of developments shows that the two nei ...
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Turkish Military Advances Deep into Northern Iraq: Aspects and Ramifications

Turkish Military Advances Deep into Northern Iraq: Aspects and Ramifications

Tuesday 9 July 2024 ،
Government and the Turkish government, but the level of advances has grown broader in recent years.  The news agency reported that between 5,000 and 10,000 Turkish military forces have been stationed in the territory of the Kurdistan region. Also, the heavy military and civilian machinery of t ...

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