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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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Hezbollah Acts Independently of Tehran, Says Iranian Representative
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Hezbollah Acts Independently of Tehran, Says Iranian Representative

Tuesday 7 October 2025
Hezbollah’s representative in Iran affirmed that Tehran provides support to the Resistance but refrains from influencing its military or political affairs ALWAGHT- Seyyed Abdullah Safieddine, Hezbollah’s representative in Iran, affirmed that Tehran provides support to the Resistance but refrai ...
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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?
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Bloody Divorce: How’s Pakistan-Taliban Historical Alliance Collapsed Overnight?

Tuesday 14 October 2025 ،
After Taliban’s takeover of power in 2021, the group saw a change in identity, frustrating Pakistan about a submissive partner in Kabul. Alwaght- The bombing of the Afghan capital Kabul and the ensuing intensive clashes on the Durand borderline bore witness to an unbelievable divorce of old politica ...
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?
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Why’s Situation Still Combustible despite Pakistan-Afghanistsn Peace Agreement?

Sunday 19 October 2025 ،
Pakistan is pushing to establish a new equation with Afghanistan that addresses its security and geopolitical concerns. Alwaght- After a bloody week on the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan, the two countries finally struck a peace agreement hundreds of kilometers away in the Persian Gulf. Earlie ...
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?
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What’s behind Trump Naming ’Special Envoy’ to Iraq?

Tuesday 21 October 2025 ،
Trump seeks to sway Iraq’s policies to align them with Washington’s regional agenda and for deeper influence in Baghdad. Alwaght- The US President Donald Trump who is seeking new objectives in West Asia and is trying to reshape this region based on the Israeli interests has new plans for countries u ...
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Rare Earth Metals: China’s Bargaining Chip in Trade War with US
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Rare Earth Metals: China’s Bargaining Chip in Trade War with US

Saturday 25 October 2025 ،
Chinese government restricted exports of rare earth materials to the US as a counter-step to Trump’s tariff hikes. Alwaght- In recent days, the trade war between the US has taken new aspects and the announcement of massive restrictions on rare earth elements exports to the US has sparked afresh the ...
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure
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Trump and Loyalty Diplomacy: Redefining US Foreign Policy Structure

Sunday 26 October 2025 ،
Trump goes against all traditions, naming his ambassadors and envoys from among loyal circles rather than official institutions. Alwaght- In the US diplomatic tradition, the ambassadors and special envoys have usually been picked from professional diplomats, international affairs experts, and vetera ...
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Iran, Russia, and China Are Shaping the New World Order, Says Leader’s Adviser
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Iran, Russia, and China Are Shaping the New World Order, Says Leader’s Adviser

Monday 27 October 2025 ،
A senior adviser to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran, China, and Russia — three independent Asian powers — are key players in shaping the new world order ALWAGHT- A senior adviser to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran, China, and Russia — three independent Asian powers — are ...
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Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order
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Turkey’s Dream for Mystery of Post-war Regional Order

Tuesday 28 October 2025 ،
Erdogan’s tour of Persian Gulf highlighted a push by Ankara to present itself as skey actor having role in shaping new regional order. Alwaght- The three-day tour of the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman last week in the first view looks as a continuation of the activ ...
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Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?
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Why’s UAE Backing RSF Terrorists in Sudan?

Monday 3 November 2025 ،
Abu Dhabi sees interests in Sudan’s chaos, but this can backfire at the end of the road. Alwaght- After a several-month halt, Sudan is once again a theater for heavy military clashes. The country is now one of the deadliest scenes of civil war in North Africa. In these war, the Sudanese army comman ...
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Ghalibaf’s Islamabad Visit: New Step to Strengthening Alliance
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Ghalibaf’s Islamabad Visit: New Step to Strengthening Alliance

Thursday 6 November 2025 ،
The visit is a highlight of the two countries’ growing alliance in the face of emerging challenges. Alwaght- Amid fast-moving regional developments, competition, and rise of new alliances in new West Asian geopolitical equations, Iran is developing a multi-layer and inter-institutional diplomacy in ...

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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.