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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 UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025
The UAE invests heavily in Central Asia and competes with other actors for a strong position in this region. Alwaght- There is much discussion about the UAE’s growing influence in Central and South Asia, yet little attention is given to how this energy-rich Persian Gulf monarchy is establishin ...
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Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties
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Pezeshkian’s Pakistan Visit a New Window to Closer Strategic Ties

Saturday 2 August 2025 ،
The Iranian president has arrived in Islamabad as the two countries are moving to close ties while they develop shared understanding of common threats. Alwaght- While the geopolitical equations of South Asia and West Asia are undergoing frequent shifts, the official visit to Pakistan of Iranian Pres ...
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?
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What Are Geopolitical Impacts of US-brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia Corridor Deal?

Monday 11 August 2025 ،
The US changes the game with its direct access to the Caucasus and impacts other actors like Iran and Russia. Alwaght- Armenia and Azerbaijan signed an agreement on Friday at the White House with the US mediation. The White House said that this agreement is signed to end the decades-long dispute bet ...
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The recent US-brokered deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan has raised concerns in Tehran about its interests in Caucasus. Alwaght- Exactly 10 days after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace deal at the White House, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian flew to Yerevan to meet with the ...
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages
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Iran’s Missile Drills in the Indian Ocean: Strategic Goals and Messages

Saturday 30 August 2025 ،
Iran held its first missile drills since Israeli aggression in July. The exercises carried some strategic messages. Alwaght- Last week, Iran held its first missile and naval drills in the Indian Ocean since its 12-day war with Israel.  Coming amid speculations for a new military aggression by ...
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott
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Turkey’s Dual Game: Doing Business with Israel While Claiming Boycott

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
Trade Ministry issued an official statement dismissing these claims as highly inaccurate. Total exports to Israel, the ministry says, added up to $1.522 billion in the period before sanctions kicked in (January-April 2024), a figure which takes in shipments sent to the Palestinian territories as we ...
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions
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SCO: Iran’s Shield against West’s Sanctions

Monday 1 September 2025 ،
The Eurasian bloc has the potential to help Iran weather the Western sanctions on Iran as it provides alternative trade partnerships. Alwaght- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Sunday arrived in China for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. The visit is providing Tehran with the opp ...
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Syria’s Post-Assad Economy: Dim Prospects Despite Alluring Promises
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Syria’s Post-Assad Economy: Dim Prospects Despite Alluring Promises

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
Oil production challenges One of the sources of income of the Syrian government is oil sales, but now a major portion of the oil-rich regions is now controlled by Kurdish militias and without settling its issues with the Kurds, the Damascus cannot restore control over oilfields. Currently, this pos ...
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Iran Reports Marked Rise in Trade with African Nations
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Iran Reports Marked Rise in Trade with African Nations

Sunday 7 September 2025 ،
Iran has announced a notable increase in exports to Africa as it seeks to diversify its export markets and lessen reliance on direct oil sales ALWAGHT- Iran has announced a notable increase in exports to Africa as it seeks to diversify its export markets and lessen reliance on direct oil sales. Ira ...
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios
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Economic Tsunami of Israeli Attack on Qatar: Three Possible Scenarios

Monday 15 September 2025 ،
Oil prices are highly sensitive to any conflict kicking off in exporter nations. As a major global supplier, with an economy propped up by the world's third-largest natural gas reserves, Qatar plays a key role. It brings in roughly $8.5 billion from total oil exports, with $2.9 billion going to ...

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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.