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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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Trump, Zelensky to Hold Meeting in Washington on Monday
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Trump, Zelensky to Hold Meeting in Washington on Monday

Saturday 16 August 2025
Zelensky said his discussions with Trump will center on practical measures to achieve peace ALWAGHT- Zelensky said his discussions with Trump will center on practical measures to achieve peace, after a lengthy call that also included senior European and NATO leaders. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z ...
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Iran is closely watching the situation along its northwestern frontier ALWAGHT- The Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Iran is closely watching the situation along its northwestern frontier, stressing that the presence of external forces in the Ca ...
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region

Monday 18 August 2025 ،
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in Armenia to sign key agreements reflecting mutual interests ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in Armenia to sign key agreements reflecting mutual interests and to address concerns over the US presence in the region. Iranian President Masoud Pez ...
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New War Could Emerge, Iran Must Prepare, Military Leader Warns
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New War Could Emerge, Iran Must Prepare, Military Leader Warns

Monday 18 August 2025 ،
Iran must strengthen its military readiness, a senior adviser said, noting that ongoing regional tensions could escalate suddenly ALWAGHT- Iran must strengthen its military readiness, a senior adviser said, noting that ongoing regional tensions could escalate suddenly. Major General Seyyed Rahim Sa ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), after its recent unveiling at the White House has become a contentious geopolitical and economic project in the South Caucasus. Championed primarily by Azerbaijan and Turkey, the corridor aims to link mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and onward to Turkey. For Baku, how ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The Kurds and central government are at odds over control of the northeast. Turkey is pushing Damascus for action. Alwaght- There are increasing signs of an imminent confrontation between the Kurds and the Syrian government, especially after the recent Hasakah conference that brought together a numb ...
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Iran and Armenia signed 10 memoranda of understanding spanning diplomacy, the economy, healthcare, education, and tourism ALWAGHT- During Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Yerevan, Iran and Armenia signed 10 memoranda of understanding spanning diplomacy, the economy, healthcare, e ...
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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 ،
Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) due to the US president's mediation for its deal. Iran is concerned that this route will in a way or another have the function of the disputed Zangezur Corridor that through changes to the region's geopolitics undermines Iran's transit route to Europe, damage ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
The US has recently been relocating its forces in Iraq, but the bominant belief is that it is not withdrawing as it pretends. Alwaght- Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, the US has started new movements in Iraq. In this relation, the spokesman to the American embassy in Baghdad on Monday co ...
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Over 20 Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Israeli Strikes Since Dawn
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Over 20 Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Israeli Strikes Since Dawn

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
Over 20 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since morning, with most strikes focused on Gaza City ALWAGHT- Over 20 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since morning, with most strikes focused on Gaza City. Medical sources in Gaza reported that ...

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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.