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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’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?
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What’s behind Lavrov’s Tehran Visit?

Tuesday 25 February 2025
The Russian foreign policy czar discussed a variety of bilateral, regional, and international issues with Iranian officials. Alwaght- As part of the diplomatic interactions between Tehran and Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Iran to hold discussions with Iranian officials. ...
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Iran and Sudan: Emerging Partnership in Horn of Africa
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Iran and Sudan: Emerging Partnership in Horn of Africa

Wednesday 26 February 2025 ،
The Sudanese officials are shifting to closer ties to Tehran as they feel a need to diversify their partners. Alwaght- Geopolitical changes in the world are pushing the developing nations to more convergence and finding new allies in various areas. Meanwhile, African countries, which have turned int ...
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From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse
Analysis

From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse

Sunday 2 March 2025 ،
While Turkey’s policy revolves around restoration of past regional dominance, Iran’s policy is pro-liberation and anti-imperialist. Alwaght- While the Syrian developments with takeover of power by the rebel groups benefited a number of regional and international players rather than the Syrian people ...
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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions
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Clouds of US Sanctions Back on Lucrative Iran-Iraq Trade: Challenges and Solutions

Monday 10 March 2025 ،
The US ended waiver for Iraq that for years allowed it to buy gas and electricity from Iran, signaling more difficult days for neighbors’ bilateral trade. Alwaght- Iran's prioritization of neighbors in its foreign trade has led to growth in the exports and imports in recent years and transformat ...
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Syria Facing Partition Risk, Al-Jolani Can’t Rule Syria with Iron Fist: Expert
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Syria Facing Partition Risk, Al-Jolani Can’t Rule Syria with Iron Fist: Expert

Wednesday 12 March 2025 ،
Syria is on verge of split as al-Jolani fails to act on his promises and his forces are massacring minorities. Alwaght- Armed clashes between the opponents of al-Jolani rule and the HTS groups in Syria's costal regions have winded down after two days, but the exchange of fire and partisan operat ...
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What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?
Analysis

What’s the Strategic Significance of Syrian Coast?

Thursday 13 March 2025 ،
The coast of Syria is home to ports and infrastructure that are key to the country’s trade and geopolitical position. Alwaght- While only three months have gone since fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad and seizure of power by Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) in Syria, armed movements against the ne ...
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Baghaei: US Sanctions on Iran Reflect Lawlessness and Deceit
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Baghaei: US Sanctions on Iran Reflect Lawlessness and Deceit

Saturday 15 March 2025 ،
Oil, as well as several oil tankers and commercial companies. He dismissed US claims of readiness for negotiations, calling the sanctions further proof of Washington’s falsehood and hostility toward Iran’s development and welfare. Baghaei criticized the US for its continued reliance on ...
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As Ansarullah Deadline Ends, Yemen Nightmare Returns to Israelis
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As Ansarullah Deadline Ends, Yemen Nightmare Returns to Israelis

Monday 17 March 2025 ،
Ansarullah of Yemen resumes ban on Israeli ships and ports as Israeli government evades Gaza ceasefire and seeks occupation. Alwaght- As Israel once again cut off the aid to Gaza in the holy month of Ramadan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cabal stepped up threats to resume the ...
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Heavy American Bombing: Will Yemen Back Down from Pro-Palestinian Support?
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Heavy American Bombing: Will Yemen Back Down from Pro-Palestinian Support?

Sunday 23 March 2025 ،
The US is striking the Yemenis to build protection for Israel, but the Yemenis are already battleground-tested and retreat is not in their vocabulary. Alwaght- Over three days have gone since the US-Britain coalition resumed bombing Yemen in a joint aggression. The bombing has so far killed over 60 ...
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Iran Urges Regional Caution Over US Provocations in Talks with Iraqi FM
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Iran Urges Regional Caution Over US Provocations in Talks with Iraqi FM

Tuesday 25 March 2025 ،
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a phone call with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, denounced US pressure tactics on Tehran ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a phone call with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, denounced US pressure tactics on Tehran and urged regio ...

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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