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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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Hamas Rejects Tony Blair’s Possible Role in Post-War Gaza Administration
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Hamas Rejects Tony Blair’s Possible Role in Post-War Gaza Administration

Saturday 11 October 2025
President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan. The proposal envisions a transitional international authority, the “Board of Peace,” chaired by Trump and including Blair, to govern Gaza for up to five years, excluding both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority. Hamas, along with Palest ...
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President Reiterates Iran’s Commitment to Global Economic Collaboration
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President Reiterates Iran’s Commitment to Global Economic Collaboration

Wednesday 15 October 2025 ،
President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored his government’s determination to strengthen international economic ties ALWAGHT- President Masoud Pezeshkian underscored his government’s determination to strengthen international economic ties, with a specific focus on fostering trade and collaboration ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei Mocks Trump’s Claim of Dismantling Iran’s Nuclear Program
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Ayatollah Khamenei Mocks Trump’s Claim of Dismantling Iran’s Nuclear Program

Monday 20 October 2025 ،
President Donald Trump’s recent boast about bombing Iran’s nuclear sites ALWAGHT- Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, strongly condemned US President Donald Trump’s recent boast about bombing Iran’s nuclear sites, stating that the American leader has no right ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
Iraq.  He hailed the diplomat's deep familiarity with the Iraqi-American relations and his influential regional connections. According to to Trump, Sawaya will be a significant role in advancing the American interests in West Asia. Who is Sawaya? Mark Sawaya is an Iraqi-American entrepre ...
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Baghdad Commits to Enforcing its Security Agreement with Tehran
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Baghdad Commits to Enforcing its Security Agreement with Tehran

Wednesday 22 October 2025 ،
Iraq. Referring to the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, he praised the Iranian nation’s unity in the face of loss and aggression, describing it as a testament to their strength and resilience. Al-Araji reiterated Iraq’s full commitment to enforcing the terms of the bilater ...
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?
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What Are the Challenges a Possible Trump War on Venezuela Would Face?

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Iraq. Instead, they assess the US administration is likely preparing for a swift, short-duration strike operation similar to attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities. This shift is notable given Trump's past stance on foreign intervention. During the Arab awakening a decade ago, he initially suppo ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Trump goes against all traditions, naming his ambassadors and envoys from among loyal circles rather than official institutions. Alwaght- In the US diplomatic tradition, the ambassadors and special envoys have usually been picked from professional diplomats, international affairs experts, and vetera ...
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Nuclear Tests Resumption: Trump’s Struggle to Cover Up US Decline
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Nuclear Tests Resumption: Trump’s Struggle to Cover Up US Decline

Saturday 1 November 2025 ،
President Donald Trump has ordered resuming nuclear tests after decades, signaling entry into a new Cold War between Washington and its global rivals like China and Russia. This order, coming shortly after renaming Department of Defense to Department of War, indicates a resolute decision by the Whi ...
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?
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Blackmailing Baghdad: What Happened in Turkish FM’s Iraq Visit?

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Iraq. Iraq remains one of Turkey’s most important trade partners in 2025, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $12 billion by September. Turkish exports to Iraq totaled $8.675 billion during this period, while Iraqi exports to Turkey amounted to $3.231 billion. The visit follows Turki ...
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections
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Baghdad, the Hot Spot of Iraq’s Upcoming Elections

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
The capital is of great importance in various aspects and winning it means securing an upper hand nationally. Alwaght- With just a week left until Iraq’s parliamentary elections on November 10, all eyes are on Baghdad, where political factions are locked in an intense showdown. The capital has ...

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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.