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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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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain
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10 Strategic Reasons Why Trump Eyeing Bagram Base Regain

Sunday 21 September 2025
Managing insecurity in Central Asia  Over the past two decades, the US has leveraged the rhetoric of counterterrorism to expand its hegemonic power and advance its geopolitical objectives worldwide. The occupation of Afghanistan—given its unique strategic location—played a central ...
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Report Suggests China-Iran Deal May Resolve Energy Problems
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Report Suggests China-Iran Deal May Resolve Energy Problems

Sunday 21 September 2025 ،
Iran and China have entered into a contract to manufacture 7,000 megawatts of solar panels, local media report ALWAGHT- Iran and China have entered into a contract to manufacture 7,000 megawatts of solar panels, local media report. Iran is currently facing power shortages and frequent blackouts, an ...
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?
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What’s behind the US Designation of Iraqi Resistance Groups as Terrorists?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
US seeks to sway Iraqi parliamentary vote because if resistance groups retain their parliamentary influence, next cabinet can be tougher on US military presence in Iraq. Alwaght- These days, the US is more openly appearing as the supporter and facilitator of the Israeli occupation, as if it has a mi ...
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A Step to Break Last Palestinian Statehood Barrier as More Recognitions Coming
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A Step to Break Last Palestinian Statehood Barrier as More Recognitions Coming

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
The UN is set to convene today to call for end of Gaza war. Some countries are expected to recognize an independent Palestinian state. Alwaght- As Gaza war closes its second year and while the humanitarian crisis in this devastated coastal enclave has reached a point of explosion, the world leaders ...
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Three Years of Fighting: Why’s Sudan not Settling?
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Three Years of Fighting: Why’s Sudan not Settling?

Monday 22 September 2025 ،
Many of those who have managed to flee Al Fashir have reported being attacked by RSF forces both during their escape and upon arrival at refugee camps. In late August, less than a month ago, UNICEF estimated that approximately 600,000 people had been displaced from the city. On Sunday, military sou ...
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Dialogue With a Bully Cannot Happen, Pezeshkian Says Before New York Trip
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Dialogue With a Bully Cannot Happen, Pezeshkian Says Before New York Trip

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that dialogue is not possible with those who act in a coercive, bullying, mischievous, or destructive manner ALWAGHT- Before departing for New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that dialogue is not possible with those who act in a coercive, b ...
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What’s the Message of Turkish-Egyptian Military Drills?
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What’s the Message of Turkish-Egyptian Military Drills?

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
Egypt and Ankara are mending their ties as new regional threats, mainly from Israel, are emerging. Alwaght- The Sea of Friendship naval drills between Egypt and Turkey that are set for September 22-26 in the Mediterranean Sea mark a turning point in the relations of these two regional powers. This ...
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies
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Ending Gas Waiver for Iraq: From Power Crisis to Profit to American Companies

Tuesday 23 September 2025 ،
Trump ended a waiver given to Iraq to buy Iranian gas to feed its power plants, aggravating an already troubling crisis. Alwaght- The US President Donald Trump who has recently pushed the tensions with Iran to their height has now embarked on a policy of restricting Tehran's business and energy ...
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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst
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European Recognition of Palestinian State a Political Show: Analyst

Wednesday 24 September 2025 ،
Europe is recognizing Palestinian state to ease public pressure, but in practice this move would not serve any Palestinian interests. Alwaght- As some European countries intend to announce recognition of an independent Palestinian state, Alwaght has discussed the matter with regional affairs expert ...
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?
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Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
Many described it as a textbook example of a short, intense, and controlled conflict—a pattern that could become the new dominant model for warfare in the region. Leading US think tanks—including RAND, Brookings, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Center for Strategic and Int ...

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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.