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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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Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?
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Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?

Saturday 11 May 2024
The UNGA voted to approve Palestine as a full member to the UN, a move that tips the scales and isolates Israel and its backer the US. Alwaght- The massive and relentless Israeli massacing of children and women in Gaza over the past seven months has moved the world community to take its final decisi ...
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How Does the World View Pres. Raisi’s Passing?
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How Does the World View Pres. Raisi’s Passing?

Wednesday 22 May 2024 ،
The world reacted to passing of Iranian President Raisi, with all labeling him an influential head of state. Alwaght- The news of crash of helicopter carrying Iranian President Seyyed Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and some other officials since the initial moments were fo ...
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Is Tel Aviv Really Preparing for War with Hezbollah?
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Is Tel Aviv Really Preparing for War with Hezbollah?

Saturday 8 June 2024 ،
Israeli officials are threatening to invade Lebanon, but they are far from capable of opening Lebanon front. Alwaght- The intensified Hezbollah attacks on the Israeli settlements and military posts in the north of the occupied territories in recent days have triggered a new wave of Israeli threats a ...
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Israeli Plan to Change West Bank Civil Administration: Details and Goals
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Israeli Plan to Change West Bank Civil Administration: Details and Goals

Tuesday 25 June 2024 ،
Hardline Smotrich put forth this plan apparently to pave the way for annexation of the West Bank and prevent a Palestinian state formation. Alwaght- Since the beginning of the Israeli invasion of Gaza, residents of various West Bank regions have risen in support of their compatriots, making these re ...
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Arrangements Completed for Iranians Voting Overseas
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Arrangements Completed for Iranians Voting Overseas

Thursday 27 June 2024 ،
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran has organized provisions for Iranian expatriates to participate in the forthcoming presidential election ALWAGHT- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran has organized provisions for Iranian expatriates to participate in the forthcoming presidential election, ...
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ICC Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: Justice under Guillotine of US Interests
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ICC Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: Justice under Guillotine of US Interests

Sunday 24 November 2024 ،
The US is rushing to guard its criminal ally Netanyahu against consequences of ICC arrest warrant in Gaza genocide case. Alwaght- Though the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global platform to serve justice in confrontation of war crimes and crimes against humanity, big powers show paradoxica ...
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Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria
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Dark Horizon of Transition Period in Post-Assad Syria

Saturday 14 December 2024 ،
Syria is expected to immerse in a dark period as its new rulers cannot hide for a long time their radicalism. Alwaght- Where is Syria heading? This is a question that is presenting itself in minds of many people these days. On the one hand, the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in a few days w ...
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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?
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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
North Africa now faces a set of challenges among them security ones that are triggered by return of militant fighters from Syria. Alwaght- The collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria marked one of the biggest West Asia developments. This development can bring about substantial consequences t ...
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa
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Forbidden Relation? Iraqis Angry as Govt. Invites Syria’s Al-Sharaa

Sunday 27 April 2025 ،
Iraqi MPs and public say that new Syrian leader has a criminal past in Iraq and should not be received by their government. Alwaght- Official relations between Iraq and Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad government in December last year have seen many highs and lows. It seems that Syria file is ...
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Vulnerable Security: Huge Saudi Military Deals only Sink Riyadh Deeper in Reliance on West
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Vulnerable Security: Huge Saudi Military Deals only Sink Riyadh Deeper in Reliance on West

Thursday 22 May 2025 ،
The Saudis really need to review their mindset that security can be bought from abroad. Alwaght- During Trump's Persian Gulf tour, Saudi Arabia signed an agreement with the US the White House called the biggest arms sales deal in the history, a contract worth $142 billion for sale of missiles, a ...

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