Alwaght | News & Analysis Website

Editor's Choice

News

Most Viewed

Day Week Month

In Focus

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
New node

New node

Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

alwaght.net
Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?
Paper

Short and Long-term Implications of Israeli-Iranian War: What Do Western Think Tanks Say?

Sunday 28 September 2025
Persian Gulf, significantly increasing both economic and human costs. Brookings analysts conclude that the 12-day war sets a pattern for future confrontations: short, precise conflicts with active crisis management, where both sides leverage military, cyber, and media tools to achieve strategic aim ...
alwaght.net
Ayatollah Khamenei Calls Israel the Most Hated and Isolated Regime Globally
News

Ayatollah Khamenei Calls Israel the Most Hated and Isolated Regime Globally

Sunday 28 September 2025 ،
Persian, English, and Hebrew alongside a photo of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at the 80th UN General Assembly to rows of empty seats. Netanyahu delivered his address on Friday, during which many delegations staged a walkout as he took the podium. The post comes as Israel fac ...
alwaght.net
Man Convicted of Collaborating with Israel’s Mossad Executed in Iran
News

Man Convicted of Collaborating with Israel’s Mossad Executed in Iran

Monday 29 September 2025 ،
Persian Gulf country, he was recruited by Mossad operatives who provided training and instructed him on infiltrating Iran’s critical data infrastructure. Choubi-Asl traveled to multiple countries, including Armenia, India, Ireland, and others, meeting Mossad agents numerous times and receivin ...
alwaght.net
Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
News

Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Persian Gulf region. Analysts view these talks as a continuation of efforts to reduce tensions, particularly over conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and Iraq. Experts note that strengthening ties could lead to renewed economic, political, and security collaboration. The talks are not only about bilateral i ...
alwaght.net
Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule
Analysis

Syria Elections: Al-Jolani Introducing Caliphate Rule

Sunday 5 October 2025 ،
Persian Gulf Arab monarchies, where the ruler appoints the majority of representatives and the council serves a purely consultative and ceremonial function. In essence, this method is a political cover designed to deceive both domestic and international public opinion with the appearance of popular ...
alwaght.net
Iran’s IRGC Commander Warns of Firm Reaction to Any Threat in The Persian Gulf
News

Iran’s IRGC Commander Warns of Firm Reaction to Any Threat in The Persian Gulf

Monday 6 October 2025 ،
Persian Gulf or its islands ALWAGHT- Iran’s IRGC commander declared that naval forces are on full alert and will deliver a decisive blow to any enemy provocation in the Persian Gulf or its islands. Major General Mohammad Pakpour, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC ...
alwaght.net
Iran Dismisses Claims Over Persian Gulf Islands, Warns Against EU Interference
News

Iran Dismisses Claims Over Persian Gulf Islands, Warns Against EU Interference

Tuesday 7 October 2025 ،
Persian Gulf islands ALWAGHT- Iran has strongly dismissed a joint GCC-EU statement, reaffirming its “undisputed sovereignty” over the Persian Gulf islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned what he described as E ...
alwaght.net
IRGC Navy Chief: Iran Has Safeguarded, Not Sought to Close, The Strait of Hormuz
News

IRGC Navy Chief: Iran Has Safeguarded, Not Sought to Close, The Strait of Hormuz

Saturday 11 October 2025 ،
Persian Gulf, vowing they would defend national interests “until their last breath,” and referenced Iran’s steadfast response during the recent 12-day Israeli aggression. Marking IRGC Navy Day, Major General Mohammad Pakpour also warned that any hostile move in the Persian Gulf or ...
alwaght.net
Iranian Naval Chief Says Adversaries Seeking to Exclude Iran from Regional Waterways
News

Iranian Naval Chief Says Adversaries Seeking to Exclude Iran from Regional Waterways

Saturday 18 October 2025 ،
Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, as a natural gateway to key international trade routes connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. Strengthening these connections, he added, is vital to positioning Iran as a pivotal link in both North–South and East–West maritime corridors. The Navy chief em ...
alwaght.net
Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?
Analysis

Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Persian Gulf. Earlier on Sunday, Qatar’s foreign ministry announced that Islamabad and Kabul agreed about an immediate ceasefire in Doha. According to the statement, the two countries during the Qatar-mediated talks agreed to stop the war and work for sustainable peace and stability. Afghan ...

Gallery

Photo

Film

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.