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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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Why Does Turkey Want Nukes?
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Why Does Turkey Want Nukes?

Monday 30 September 2019
Addressing the UNGA, Turkish president questioned the NPT and hinted he seeks nuclear weapons. Alwaght- Over the past month, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at least twice criticized the issue that some countries have nuclear weapons while others are banned from building their own nuclear ...
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Turkey-NATO Challenges: Is Turkey Expelling or Exit Possible?
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Turkey-NATO Challenges: Is Turkey Expelling or Exit Possible?

Thursday 17 October 2019 ،
There is no clear mechanism to expel Turkey from NATO for dis inconsistency with the West but the latter can decrease its cooperation with Ankara. Alwaght- With the Turkish invasion of northern Syria and even though Washington gave Ankara the green light for its campaign in the Kurdish-controlled re ...
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Neither US Nor Europe Can Lecture Iran on Its Missile Program: FM Zarif
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Neither US Nor Europe Can Lecture Iran on Its Missile Program: FM Zarif

Friday 24 April 2020 ،
Neither the US nor its European allies, with their ‘flimsy’ misreading of the landmark nuclear deal of 2015, is allowed to ‘lecture’ the Islamic Republic on its missile program, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Friday. Alwaght- Neither the US nor its European allies, with their & ...
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US Confirms Its Withdrawal from 2015 Iran Deal Was ‘Foolish Decision’
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US Confirms Its Withdrawal from 2015 Iran Deal Was ‘Foolish Decision’

Tuesday 8 February 2022 ،
The US has officially confirmed its move to unilaterally exit Iran 2015 nuclear deal was a “foolish decision” that was taken under the former administration of Donald Trump in 2018. Alwaght- The US has officially confirmed its move to unilaterally exit Iran 2015 nuclear deal was a “foolish dec ...
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North Korea Tests New Weapons Aimed at Boosting Country’s Nuclear Capabilities
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North Korea Tests New Weapons Aimed at Boosting Country’s Nuclear Capabilities

Sunday 17 April 2022 ،
North Korea has tested a “new-type guided weapon,” under supervision of the country’s leader Kim Jong Un, which is aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Pyongyang’s tactical nuclear weapons. Alwaght- North Korea has tested a “new-type guided weapon,” under supervision of the country's ...
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China Warns of Nuclear Proliferation Threat
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China Warns of Nuclear Proliferation Threat

Tuesday 13 September 2022 ،
US, UK, and Australia are involved in risky nuclear weapons activities and pose a danger to world peace, China believes. Alwaght- China has accused the US, UK and Australia of risky transfers of nuclear materials under the newly-signed AUKUS pact, with Beijing’s UN ambassador calling on the bo ...
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What’s Driving US Pessimism about Pakistani Nukes?
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What’s Driving US Pessimism about Pakistani Nukes?

Saturday 22 October 2022 ،
The US president recently voiced concerns about the Pakistani nuclear weapons, saying they are without “cohesion.” Alwaght- Pakistan has had a special place in the American policy over the past two decades and since the US-led NATO invasion of Afghanistan their bilateral ties saw a major boost. But ...
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New Start Treaty Suspension: World One Step Closer to Nuclear Apocalypse
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New Start Treaty Suspension: World One Step Closer to Nuclear Apocalypse

Tuesday 28 February 2023 ،
Russia suspended the nuclear arms control and reduction treaty as the West keeps arming Ukraine for prolonged war. Alwaght- Whereas Ukraine war was expected to abate with the arrival of 2023, the Russia and West's measures indicates that its range is broadening. With massive arms supplies to the ...
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Iranian FM’s Japan Visit Agenda: From Trade to Nuclear Deal
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Iranian FM’s Japan Visit Agenda: From Trade to Nuclear Deal

Wednesday 9 August 2023 ،
Amir-Abdollahian headed an Iranian delegation to Japan and discussed bilateral relations and international affairs with Japanese officials. Alwaght- Having had busy diplomatic days in recent months and engaged in diplomatic missions, Iran's Foreign Minister Hussein Amir-Abdullahian this time pic ...
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Moscow Security Conference Represents a Platform Displaying Transition to Multipolar World Order
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Moscow Security Conference Represents a Platform Displaying Transition to Multipolar World Order

Friday 18 August 2023 ،
The Moscow Security Conference was held with participation of Asian and African countries which are expected to shape a new world order. Alwaght- Ukraine war is regarded a turning point in the global security for its broad aspects, and with the East and West facing off each other, the passage of tim ...

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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.