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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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US-Drafted Gaza Resolution Rejected at UNSC

US-Drafted Gaza Resolution Rejected at UNSC

Friday 22 March 2024
The resolution was seen as biased and in favor or Israel and took aid hostage to Israeli conditions for a ceasefire. Alwaght- The UN Security Council has rejected a resolution drafted by the US on Gaza, noting the need for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire that would allow humanitarian aid into ...
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Millions in Iran Condemn Israeli Genocide, Reiterate Support to Palestinians on Quds Day

Millions in Iran Condemn Israeli Genocide, Reiterate Support to Palestinians on Quds Day

Friday 5 April 2024 ،
The Quds Day rallies are held every year and are meant to bring focus to the Palestinians suffering under the Israeli occupation. Alwaght- Millions in Iran have rallied to reiterate their solidarity with Palestinians and condemn Israeli genocide in Gaza on the International Quds Day.  The Quds ...
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Iran’s Anti-Israeli Attack and Its Role in Scuppering Arab NATO Plan

Iran’s Anti-Israeli Attack and Its Role in Scuppering Arab NATO Plan

Wednesday 17 April 2024 ،
Iran’s Operation True Promise against Israel made it clear to Arab countries that costs of coalition with Israel outweigh its benefits. Alwaght- After the extensive Iranian drone and missile strikes on the Israeli regime that put the rules of engagement and deterrence equations in the region into a ...
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Netzah Yehuda Battalion and Sham US Sanctions

Netzah Yehuda Battalion and Sham US Sanctions

Tuesday 23 April 2024 ،
The US says it is sanctioning an Israeli military unit that is involved in crimes in Gaza, while the Congress passes new military aids to Israeli war on Gaza. Alwaght- Over the past 200 days of Gaza war, while the world attention has been mainly focused on the Israeli crimes in the coastal enclave, ...
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US Early Loss in the Red Sea: What’s behind US Aircraft Carrier’s Withdrawal?

US Early Loss in the Red Sea: What’s behind US Aircraft Carrier’s Withdrawal?

Wednesday 1 May 2024 ،
The US removed a much-vaunted aircraft carrier it send to the Red Sea about five months ago to check Yemen’s ban on Israeli ships. Alwaght- An American aircraft carrier is leaving the region after a four-month mission in the Red Sea. This was confirmed by US sources who said that the mission of USS ...
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Iran stands against any external intervention in Sudan

Iran stands against any external intervention in Sudan

Sunday 5 May 2024 ،
According to Iranian Foreign Minister, Tehran rejects any foreign meddling in Sudan and is prepared to play a role in restoring peace to the nation ALWAGHT- According to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Tehran rejects any foreign meddling in Sudan and is prepared to play a role in ...
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Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector

Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector

Tuesday 7 May 2024 ،
The Chairman of the AEOI stated that Iran is prepared to engage in nuclear technology cooperation with regional countries, particularly Saudi Arabia ALWAGHT- The Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) stated that Iran is prepared to engage in nuclear technology cooperation with re ...
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
The president of Iraqi Kurdistan visited Tehran to discuss security and other issues and to use Iran’s influence for interests of Kurdistan region. Alwaght- Iraqi Kurdistan region's President Nechervan Barzani on Sunday arrived in Tehran heading a high-ranking delegation. He met with top Iranian ...
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Resolution in the UN General Assembly calls for a new ballot on Palestinian statehood

Resolution in the UN General Assembly calls for a new ballot on Palestinian statehood

Saturday 11 May 2024 ،
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a resolution, urging the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s bid for full membership in the UN ALWAGHT- The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly approved a resolution, urging the Security Council to reconsider Palestine's bid ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minis ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies