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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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China, the Big Winner of Trump’s War on Iran
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China, the Big Winner of Trump’s War on Iran

Wednesday 8 April 2026
China is watching its rival the US exhausted in a war it cannot win as Iran is a powerful player. Alwaght- Donald Trump entered the White House for the first time in 2016. Regardless of all of Trump's and MAGA's (Make America Great Again) characteristic aspects, in foreign policy aspect, he ...
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
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Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
Iran is emerging as a powerful actor far from being isolated in corridors race as the US and Israel fail to impair its position. Alwaght- The US-Israeli war on Iran has not been a simple military confrontation. This war has taken place against the backdrop of a global competition over trade and ener ...
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Election of Amidi As Iraq’s President: PUK Restores Power, Political Dynamics Shift
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Election of Amidi As Iraq’s President: PUK Restores Power, Political Dynamics Shift

Monday 13 April 2026 ،
The PUK managed to send its candidate to Baghdad presidency in a move seen as transforming the power of the party and influencing Iraqi politics. Alwaght- The period of political uncertainty that has been overshadowing Iraq for months has ended following a strategic and surprising turn. The election ...
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Iraq’s PM Election Scenarios
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Iraq’s PM Election Scenarios

Saturday 25 April 2026 ،
Iraq remains yet undecided about the PM choice as the US threatens sanctions if al-Maliki is chosen for the post. Alwaght- With the protracted and convoluted dispute among Kurdish parties over Iraq’s new president finally settled, another turbulent chapter in the formation of a new government ...
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC
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Aftershocks of Iran War: Deep Gaps Emerging in GCC

Saturday 2 May 2026 ،
UAE exit from OPEC is not just driven by economic ambitions. It has much to say about broader regional interests. Alwaght- While West Asia is struggling with a storm of military conflicts and geopolitical changes, an announcement from the UAE came out suggesting that the Arab country withdrew from t ...
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Refinery Sanctions Ignite Energy War: Beijing Drops Caution, Embraces Active Resistance
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Refinery Sanctions Ignite Energy War: Beijing Drops Caution, Embraces Active Resistance

Sunday 3 May 2026 ،
Though the world’s eyes are fixed on the Middle East and the ongoing war against Iran, clear signs of a growing US-China confrontation are emerging ALWAGHT- Though the world's eyes are fixed on the Middle East and the ongoing war against Iran, clear signs of a growing US-China confrontation are ...
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Discrimination against Arab Allies: Why Does UAE Matter More to US Security Umbrella?
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Discrimination against Arab Allies: Why Does UAE Matter More to US Security Umbrella?

Thursday 7 May 2026 ،
Washington and Israeli regime prioritize the UAE over other Arab allies as Abu Dhabi is key to the lie interests. Alwaght- The recent war in the Persian Gulf has seriously transformed many of the political and security equations of the past. One of noticeable changes is the UAE being dragged to the ...
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis
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Araghchi’s Mission in Beijing amid Hormuz Strait Blockade and Energy Crisis

Thursday 7 May 2026 ،
Iran’s FM visit can give China play cards as Trump in his upcoming visit to China lacks the leverage in talks with the Chinese leaders. Alwaght- As a new wave of tensions has started between Iran and the US in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, Iran's foreign policy has stepped into a more act ...
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Iraqi Parties Locked in Intense Negotiations for Bigger Cabinet Share as New PM Starts Talks
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Iraqi Parties Locked in Intense Negotiations for Bigger Cabinet Share as New PM Starts Talks

Sunday 10 May 2026 ،
The new government has a twisted course towards coming to existence as the new PM had some challenges to overcome. Alwaght- Two weeks after election of Iraqi prime minister, politician factions are pushing to consolidate their share and position in the new government, something making Baghdad, Erbil ...
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

Sunday 24 May 2026 ،
As Iran war remains uncertain where it heads, Eurasian countries eye new routes that distance from traditional reliance on Iran, Russia, and China. Alwaght- While the US-Israeli war on Iran has drawn the whole world attention to the Persian Gulf as the heart of the tension, this war has its impacts ...

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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.