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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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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations

Saturday 22 February 2025
Iran and Qatar are working on bilateral ties, especially trade, and also discussing regional cases. Alwaght- Diplomatic visits of senior officials of countries play a substantial role in boosting bilateral ties, contribute to advancing common interests, and bring closer the views of countries on var ...
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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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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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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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Baghdad-Erbil Ties Remain Frayed by Open Oil Wound
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Baghdad-Erbil Ties Remain Frayed by Open Oil Wound

Wednesday 16 April 2025 ،
Oil (SOMO). - Oil revenues would be deposited into the federal government treasury after deducting production costs. - The Kurdistan region’s budget share would be paid regularly. But this agreement also faced challenges in its way of implementation. Disagreements over the exact amount of o ...
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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership
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Historic Jump in Iran-Iraq Energy Partnership

Saturday 19 April 2025 ،
Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad makes an important step for a jump in the oil and gas cooperation of the two neighbors.  During his recent visit to Baghdad, Paknejad met with senior Iraqi officials, including Iraqi counterpart Hayan Abdul Ghani and Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani. The visi ...
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Vision 2030: A Decade after Plan Announcement, Riyadh Remains Reliant on Oil
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Vision 2030: A Decade after Plan Announcement, Riyadh Remains Reliant on Oil

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
Oil prices have fluctuated wildly in recent years, and this continues to be a threat to achieving the goals of Vision 2030. Additionally, the Saudi government faces substantial challenges for social and structural reforms, especially in the education and technology sectors. Private sector is yet fa ...
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Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal
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Nuclear Riddle in $1 Trillion US-Saudi Deal

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
Saudi Arabia has a long way to its nuclear program as the Americans do not want to easily transfer technology to the kingdom. Alwaght- While on the first day of Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia a strategic cooperation pact was signed between the two countries, in a considerable development, accordi ...
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Baghdad is hosting a summit that can help enhance its Arab and Muslim world position. Alwaght- Arab League leaders are gathering in the Iraqi capital Baghdad today to discuss and trade views on the fundamental challenges of West Asia, especially the Palestinian crisis. The summit is being held under ...
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?
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Iran and Arab Monarchies in Trump’s Eyes: What’s the True Development?

Sunday 18 May 2025 ،
In his Persian Gulf tour, Trump falsified concepts of true growth and development in his comparison of Arab monarchies and Iran. Alwaght- Donald Trump's tour of the Persian Gulf was surrounded by a lot of controversy. He returned home from his first foreign visit since his comeback to the White ...

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Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity

Exclusive: A mirror named the Persian Gulf: Reflecting the continuity of Iranian identity