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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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How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?
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How Can India-Pakistan War Impact Central Asia?

Saturday 10 May 2025
Central Asia is scene to growing trade and expanding transit routes and war can hinder its development. Alwaght- If India and Pakistan go to a broader war, the consequences will very likely affect Central Asia. Actually, given the closeness of this region to Afghanistan and the increasing significa ...
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Trump Escaping Netanyahu’s  Regional Game to Avoid Troubles
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Trump Escaping Netanyahu’s Regional Game to Avoid Troubles

Saturday 10 May 2025 ،
The US president believes that he is being abused by the Israeli PM and needs to avoid being a yes man to Israel like his predecessors. Alwaght- Despite the old alliance of Washington and Tel Aviv, the conflict of interests between the US President Donald Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjami ...
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Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?
Analysis

Is Trump Mulling Shift in Gaza Strategy?

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
Trump may temporarily offer initiatives to ease public pressure, but he cannot persuade Netanyahu to end his Gaza war. Alwaght- Trump wrapped up his tour of the Persian Gulf, yet his visit appears to have had no impact on the Gaza war situation. This comes despite earlier media reports suggesting th ...
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EU to Review Ties with Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis
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EU to Review Ties with Israel Amid Ongoing Gaza Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

Wednesday 21 May 2025 ،
The European Union has formally started reassessing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza ALWAGHT- The European Union has formally started reassessing its political and economic ties with Israel due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the heavy restrictions ...
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises
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Iran and Pakistan: Convergence in Regional Crises

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Tehran and Islamabad bear the potential to work for a stronger relationship that contributes to regional peace and stability. Alwaght- Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's visit to Iran comes as Islamabad and New Delhi are in extensive geopolitical tensions and Pakistan's traditional re ...
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Why’s Pres. Pezeshkian’s Oman Visit Important?
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Why’s Pres. Pezeshkian’s Oman Visit Important?

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
Iranian president visited Oman as the two countries are seeing broader ties key to enhance their cooperation. Alwaght- Iran-Oman relations represent a unique pattern in a region fraught with challenges. In the ties of these two neighbors, historical considerations are mixed with geopolitical interes ...
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Pulse of Syria Energy in Trump’s Hands
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Pulse of Syria Energy in Trump’s Hands

Monday 2 June 2025 ،
The US is broadening its influence in post-Assad Syria and taking over the energy production as interim government is thirsty for recognition. Alwaght- Last year these days, the American officials talked about the need to withdraw their military forces from Syria. But the surprise fall of Bashar al- ...
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Araghchi’s Beirut Visit Opens New Chapter
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Araghchi’s Beirut Visit Opens New Chapter

Wednesday 4 June 2025 ،
The Iranian top diplomat’s visit to Beirut comes as Hezbollah as ally of Iran secured overwhelming win in municipal elections. Alwaght- In the middle of the indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US as the main business of the Iranian foreign ministry these days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas ...
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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?
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Iran’s "Operation Annunciation of Victory": Why’s Trump Announced Ceasefire?

Wednesday 25 June 2025 ،
The US president apparently thought that deeper involvement in war could only damage Israel and American interests in the region. Alwaght- After the US aggression on Iran's nuclear enrichment sites and clear violation of the country's territorial sovereignty, only hours took the Iranian arme ...
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With Masive Funeral Turnout, Iranians Have Just Upgraded the Country’s Deterrence Power
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With Masive Funeral Turnout, Iranians Have Just Upgraded the Country’s Deterrence Power

Saturday 28 June 2025 ،
Iranians held massive marches in the day of funeral of martyred civilians and commanders, throwing their weight behind the Islamic Republic. Alwaght- After the Israeli aggression on Iran and assassination of a number of military commanders and nuclear scientists, Iran's streets witnessed an unpa ...

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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.