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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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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?
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What Capacities and Strategies Are Driving Iran’s Bid for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dispute Mediation?

Tuesday 18 November 2025
Tehran is aware that any further escalation between Islamabad and Kabul will cause humanitarian and geopolitical crises from which it would not be safe. Alwaght- In recent months, tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban have once again run high and these escalating conditions have moved regional a ...
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Rebuilding or Geopolitical Engineering? A Look into Gaza Division in Red and Green Zones
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Rebuilding or Geopolitical Engineering? A Look into Gaza Division in Red and Green Zones

Monday 24 November 2025 ،
The US plan to divide Gaza into Red and Green Zones is questioned as a reconstruction plan and seen as a way to create a new entity off Palestinian control. Alwaght- After months of war, massive devastation, and collapse of the essential Gaza infrastructure, now a question is presenting itself: Wher ...
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Syria’s Beit Jinn Revolt a Clear Message to Tel Aviv, Al-Jolani Govt.
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Syria’s Beit Jinn Revolt a Clear Message to Tel Aviv, Al-Jolani Govt.

Saturday 29 November 2025 ،
The Israeli regime faced a powerful resistance to its occupation in Syria and was forced to retreat. Alwaght- A years ago, the Israeli regime, seizing the opportunity given by the power vacuum and political and security instability in the US, launched large-scale attacks on the Syria's south, ho ...
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Ankara and Tehran: From Economic Partnership to Anti-Israeli Alliance
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Ankara and Tehran: From Economic Partnership to Anti-Israeli Alliance

Monday 1 December 2025 ،
Turkish FM’s Tehran visit sends a clear message that neighbors seek closer ties as they have common interests and threats. Alwaght- The spirit of ancient trade is returning to the body of the region in a new world. West Asia, a region whose name is mainly associated with security and political agree ...
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The Strategic Enigma in Baku-Abu Dhabi Alliance
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The Strategic Enigma in Baku-Abu Dhabi Alliance

Tuesday 9 December 2025 ،
Corridor, a project connecting mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and onward to Turkey. The UAE has entered into related infrastructure projects, a move that signifies its practical involvement in the geopolitical competition of the South Caucasus, a region where Iran as an actor with deep-seated inf ...
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda
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Iran’s Pezeshkian in Central Asia, Energy and Transit Top on Agenda

Thursday 11 December 2025 ،
Corridor, the launch and upgrading of rail lines connecting Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to Iran, the improvement and expansion of southern ports, particularly Chabahar Port, and the modernization of the transportation network in the northern part of the country. These measures have not only made the ...
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds
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Tehran and Riyadh Going Beyond De-escalation, Now Seeking Common Cooperation Grounds

Monday 15 December 2025 ،
Chinese mediation between Iran and Saudi Arabia is growing mature, allowing Riyadh and Tehran to work for cooperation not envisioned before 2023 rapprochement deal. Alwaght- As the security and political developments gain pace in West Asia, Iran and Saudi Arabia more than before move towards strengt ...
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Iran, Russia to Fast-Track North–South Transport Corridor Following Tehran Discussions
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Iran, Russia to Fast-Track North–South Transport Corridor Following Tehran Discussions

Tuesday 16 December 2025 ،
Corridor ALWAGHT- During high-level talks in Tehran, Iran’s secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and Russia’s deputy prime minister for transport emphasized the importance of fast-tracking the implementation of the strategic North–South Corridor. Iranian official Ali ...
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely
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With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

Wednesday 17 December 2025 ،
Turkey is pushing for Kurdish disarming, but other powers are indirectly encouraging Kurdish defiance. Alwaght- The several-decade dispute between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in recent months has seen a contradictory shift: On the one hand, both sides showing pro-pea ...
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance
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Driving Forces Behind Rising Iranian-Russian Alliance

Thursday 18 December 2025 ،
Corridor of Iran, Russia, and India establishes a vital link between Persian Gulf and North Europe as it is planned to boost trade and regional connection and to reduce dependence on Western trade routes. Comprehensive trade pact Iran and Russia are actively pursuing a “Comprehensive Strate ...

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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.