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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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Netanyahu’s Speech: A Slap at the UN, a Pain at Home
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Netanyahu’s Speech: A Slap at the UN, a Pain at Home

Saturday 26 September 2026
The Israeli PM failed to make the UN speech a pad for his political comeback as international and home pressures against him grow. Alwaght- The UN General Assembly has always offered a stage for strengthening diplomacy and international cooperation, and, above all, for leaders to lay out their views ...
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Syriafication of Sahel Region: Powers Wrestling to Redefine Strategic Foothold
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Syriafication of Sahel Region: Powers Wrestling to Redefine Strategic Foothold

Tuesday 29 September 2026 ،
While Russia and China are working for deeper foothold, West is resorting to destabilizing policies as it loses ground in Sahel. Alwaght- In recent years, the Sahel region of Africa has become one of the most important areas where the balance of power in African continent is redefined. It is a regio ...
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True Security and Political Independence in Iraq Matters after US Military Pullout: Expert
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True Security and Political Independence in Iraq Matters after US Military Pullout: Expert

Tuesday 6 October 2026 ،
The Iraqis need to make sure that they are in control of home affairs and that the US cannot sway their home and foreign policy. Alwaght- Full US military pullout of Iraq on September 30 marked an end to one of the most important chapters of the direct US presence in West Asia. This withdrawal igni ...
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Recent Moscow Format Meeting Heavily Overshadowed by Kabul-Islamabad Tensions
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Recent Moscow Format Meeting Heavily Overshadowed by Kabul-Islamabad Tensions

Wednesday 7 October 2026 ،
While Russia seeks to make Afghanistan an atmosphere of peace to eliminate terrorism backgrounds, Pakistan-Afghanistan rifts have proven a frustration. Alwaght- Since 2017 that the Qatari-mediated US-Taliban talks grew more serious, Moscow Format talks started and so far eight rounds of them were he ...
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters
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Israeli Navy: From Protecting Coasts to Addressing Threats in Distant Waters

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
Israel is increasingly working to broaden its naval power amid shifting regional conflicts and challenges. Alwaght- Though the Israeli regime is considered an air power in West Asia and North Africa, its geographical position, economic dependence on the sea routes, and serious limits in territorial ...
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Gaza Reports 10 Deaths, 65 Injuries in 24 Hours as Israeli Attacks Continue
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Gaza Reports 10 Deaths, 65 Injuries in 24 Hours as Israeli Attacks Continue

Saturday 10 October 2026 ،
Israeli forces persist in carrying out attacks across the Gaza Strip despite ongoing ceasefire violations ALWAGHT- Israeli forces persist in carrying out attacks across the Gaza Strip despite ongoing ceasefire violations. Israeli attacks continued across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, the 368th day si ...
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Taliban Investment in Iran’s Chabahar Port: Opportunity or Challenge?
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Taliban Investment in Iran’s Chabahar Port: Opportunity or Challenge?

Sunday 11 October 2026 ،
Iran is working to involve other parties in its economic projects to benefit from a network of regional corridors. Alwaght- In recent days, reports of Iran leasing lands in southern Iran to Afghanistan has ignited reactions online. But the reality is different from from what has been circulated by s ...
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Hormuz, Tehran’s Deterrence Lever against American Threats
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Hormuz, Tehran’s Deterrence Lever against American Threats

Saturday 17 October 2026 ،
Iran still holds the very important card of control over the Strait of Hormuz and this is where American weakness lies. Alwaght- As tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate, Strait of Hormuz once again rises to become the center of gravity of the confrontation of the two actors. The strait is ...
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Behind Closed School Doors: Azerbaijan Govt. Secularism vs. Islamic Identity of Society
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Behind Closed School Doors: Azerbaijan Govt. Secularism vs. Islamic Identity of Society

Sunday 18 October 2026 ،
Azerbaijani government is pushing forward with secular policies in a country with over 70 percent of population Muslim Shiites. Alwaght- Students in Azerbaijan headed to their classrooms last week to shocking news. The government announced a ban on girls entering schools wearing the Islamic headscar ...
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Iran’s Sovereignty over Hormuz: The Road to Transform Iranian Ports into a Regional Hub
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Iran’s Sovereignty over Hormuz: The Road to Transform Iranian Ports into a Regional Hub

Thursday 22 October 2026 ،
Iran’s proper management of transit in the Strait of Hormuz can make its transit the destination for imported and exported routes goods. Alwaght- This year's geopolitical developments in the Persian Gulf have pushed the region's maritime trade and transit equations to new heights. Escalation ...

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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.