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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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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders

Sunday 2 February 2025
The US is pushing to dissolve anti-terror Iraq’s PMF as Washington finds it a firm obstacle ahead of its plots in Iraq and region. Alwaght- With the assumption of power by Donald Trump, the prospects of the US tensions with the rivals and even the international partners are gaining weight and politi ...
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What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?
Analysis

What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?

Monday 3 February 2025 ،
Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani. Upong his arrival in Riyadh, al-Sharaa was received by Mohammed Abdel Rahman, the deputy emir of Riyadh region. According a statement released by the Syrian presidency, al-Sharaa met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This comes as a few days ago, both the ...
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Iran to Send Naval Ships to the UAE
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Iran to Send Naval Ships to the UAE

Monday 3 February 2025 ،
A commander announced that the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will deploy four military vessels to the United Arab Emirates ALWAGHT- A commander announced that the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will deploy four military vessels to the United ...
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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China
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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China

Saturday 15 February 2025 ،
Foreign aid has long been a key instrument of US diplomacy, playing a critical role in advancing its strategic interests. President Harry Truman signed the first US foreign aid package since World War II to combat the spread of communism in Europe. A decade later, John F. Kennedy signed the Foreign ...
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations
Analysis

Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdollahian, to prioritize trade and economic partnerships with its neighbors. This policy, with the efforts of President Pezzekian and the welcome of the Qatari side, has provided the necessary basis for further strengthening relations between Tehran and Doha in all ar ...
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Historic Funeral for Sayyed Nasrallah Sends Resistance Globalized
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Historic Funeral for Sayyed Nasrallah Sends Resistance Globalized

Monday 24 February 2025 ،
Foreign Minister attended the ceremony. Representatives from various Iraqi parties also joined the event.  Massive coverage by regional and international media  Since Lebanon has never seen such a funeral, hundreds of Lebanese and foreign media outlets came from various countries to reco ...
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What’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?

Tuesday 25 February 2025 ،
First of all, Lavrov's visit to Iran is taking place immediately after his meeting with Turkish officials. This indicates the importance of regional issues on Russia's diplomatic agenda, especially the Syrian case. Tehran and Moscow are considered the two main allies of the former Syrian go ...
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Iran and Sudan: Emerging Partnership in Horn of Africa
Analysis

Iran and Sudan: Emerging Partnership in Horn of Africa

Wednesday 26 February 2025 ،
Foreign Minister Ali Yusuf’s visit to Tehran on February 17, which saw the two sides sining agreements on visa waivers for diplomatic and service passport holders and the formation of a joint political committee, marks another important step in the restoration of relations. Analysts believe t ...
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From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse
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From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse

Sunday 2 March 2025 ،
First point: Just contrary to the overbearing and expansionist regional policy of Turkey, the policy of Iran-led Axis of Resistance in the region is anti-imperialist and assists regional countries and nations, especially the Palestinians, to liberate themselves from the Israeli occupation and Americ ...
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Iraq’s PMF in Trump’s Game with Iran
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Iraq’s PMF in Trump’s Game with Iran

Tuesday 1 April 2025 ،
Trump set dissolution of Iraq’s PMF as a precondition for talks with Iran, but the fact is that this voluntary force is deep-rooted in Iraq. Alwaght- In the past few days, the US government reported Trump sending a letter to Iran and setting a two-month deadline for Tehran to start the negotiations. ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution