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
What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?
Analysis

What are Erdogan’s Nightmares in Syria?

Wednesday 31 December 2025
Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan himself. Over a decade of Turkish push to destabilize neighboring Syria for a regime change finally came to fruition with Ahmad al-Sharaa, better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, seizing the power later last December. After al-Assad’ ...
alwaght.net
The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran
Analysis

The Bear’s Friendship: A Look at Recent Turkish Comments on Iran

Tuesday 27 January 2026 ،
Turkey is expected to show greater wisdom in words and actions. Stances that focus on post-war scenarios and refugee crises, rather than emphasizing the prevention of war and supporting diplomatic solutions, not only fail to contribute to regional calm but fuel a propaganda that targets Iranian stab ...
alwaght.net
Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq
Report

Dismissal of Special Envoy Sawaya Showcase of Trump’s Failure Story in Iraq

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Turkey and special envoy to Syria who had recently visited Erbil to talk to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) leaders, is expected to fill the position.  Two Iraqi officials said that Sawaya was expected to visit Iraq Friday and meet senior officials in Baghdad, but his visit was canceled all ...
alwaght.net
Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US
Report

Global Media Attention on Iranian Leader’s New Statements amid New Talks with the US

Wednesday 18 February 2026 ،
Turkey's Anadolu Agency reported that Ayatollah Khamenei warned American warships stationed in the Persian Gulf could end up at the bottom of the sea. By highlighting this specific phrasing, the news agency centered its narrative on what it framed as a direct message of deterrence aimed at the U ...
alwaght.net
Iran War Sounding NATO Death Knell
Analysis

Iran War Sounding NATO Death Knell

Thursday 19 March 2026 ،
Russia. This precarious backdrop regarding US-European relations was exacerbated by Trump’s aggressive behavior. The imposition of heavy tariffs on European allies and the pressure to distance themselves from China did not sit well with them. On the other hand, they watched as Trump manipulat ...
alwaght.net
Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined
Analysis

Corridors in the Shadow of War: Iran Sees Its Geopolitical Position Redefined

Sunday 12 April 2026 ،
Turkey playing a pivotal role. This route originates in China, passes through Central Asia and the Caucasus, and then extends to Turkey and onward to Europe. Another ambitious project is China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), representing a vast network of land and maritime routes designed to ...
alwaght.net
Why’s not NATO Standing by US in Iran War?
Paper

Why’s not NATO Standing by US in Iran War?

Wednesday 15 April 2026 ،
Russia. Europeans cannot simply forget this American economic hostility.  But beyond all of these, NATO is now concerned that Washington may betray them. The first signs of distrust emerged in that prominent merging of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with Trump and Vice President JD Van ...
alwaght.net
From Hegemony to Hormuz: The US Decline and Rise of Multipolar World Order
Analysis

From Hegemony to Hormuz: The US Decline and Rise of Multipolar World Order

Monday 18 May 2026 ،
Russia. This US power decline culminated in the direct military confrontation with the Iran-led Axis of Resistance. The Americans and Israelis naively thought that 12-day war and then martyrdom of the Iran's Supreme Leader Sayyed Ali Khamenei in the February 28 war will knock down the Islamic R ...
alwaght.net
Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade
Analysis

Shadow Fleet: The Story of Iran Beating US Sea Blockade

Tuesday 19 May 2026 ،
Turkey to access European markets - Coordinating with neighboring countries to move commercial and consumer shipments The Caspian Sea route The New York Times reports that while facing the US naval blockade, Iran has continued trading through the Caspian Sea with Russia and Central Asia. Russian ...
alwaght.net
Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
Paper

Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

Sunday 24 May 2026 ،
Turkey and Europe transit through Iranian borders, so any insecurity along this route carries major economic consequences. All this has pushed Central Asian countries to seek alternatives, routes that may be longer and costlier but can partly bypass the Persian Gulf crisis and its fallout. Leaders ...

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.