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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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What Are Consequences of Turkish-Israeli Trade Halt?

What Are Consequences of Turkish-Israeli Trade Halt?

Sunday 5 May 2024
Turkish government made a daring move to sever ties with Israel despite business damage, but it is Tel Aviv that should count the costs. Alwaght- While the Gaza war has put the Turkish government for months in a dilemma where it was under public pressure for its trade ties with the Israeli regime, f ...
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Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector

Iran is prepared to collaborate with Saudi Arabia in the nuclear sector

Tuesday 7 May 2024 ،
The Chairman of the AEOI stated that Iran is prepared to engage in nuclear technology cooperation with regional countries, particularly Saudi Arabia ALWAGHT- The Chairman of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) stated that Iran is prepared to engage in nuclear technology cooperation with re ...
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
The president of Iraqi Kurdistan visited Tehran to discuss security and other issues and to use Iran’s influence for interests of Kurdistan region. Alwaght- Iraqi Kurdistan region's President Nechervan Barzani on Sunday arrived in Tehran heading a high-ranking delegation. He met with top Iranian ...
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Iran’s FM: We provided a warning to the American side two days prior to the operation “True Promise”

Iran’s FM: We provided a warning to the American side two days prior to the operation “True Promise”

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
The Foreign Minister of Iran stated that two days prior to the operation “True Promise,” a warning was issued to the American side ALWAGHT- The Foreign Minister of Iran stated that two days prior to the operation “True Promise,” a warning was issued to the American side and countries hos ...
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Killing for Money: Role of Foreign Mercenaries in Israeli Military

Killing for Money: Role of Foreign Mercenaries in Israeli Military

Friday 10 May 2024 ،
Israeli organizations recruit fighters from Europe and the US and other countries to fight alongside the Israeli army. Alwaght- Since the beginning of Gaza war, Israeli occupation forces killed 34,700 Palestinians, with 72 percent of them being children and women. Meanwhile, the Israelis deliberatel ...
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Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?

Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?

Saturday 11 May 2024 ،
The UNGA voted to approve Palestine as a full member to the UN, a move that tips the scales and isolates Israel and its backer the US. Alwaght- The massive and relentless Israeli massacing of children and women in Gaza over the past seven months has moved the world community to take its final decisi ...
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UNRWA: Claiming the existence of safe zones in Rafah is false and misleading

UNRWA: Claiming the existence of safe zones in Rafah is false and misleading

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
According to UNRWA, the evacuation directive imposed by Israeli authorities is compelling the residents of Rafah in southern Gaza to flee in every direction ALWAGHT- According to the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), the evacuation d ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minis ...
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Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Al-Sadr’s Comeback with New Political Look: Signs and Reasons

Monday 13 May 2024 ،
Al-Sadr may have decided that things changed since his 2021 walkout from politics and he needs to return and make alliances with ruling factions. Alwaght- The Iraqi political scene over the past years has undergone many highs and lows and is no stranger to surprises that can upset all equations all ...
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Dozens of Palestinians martyred as Israel initiates intensive bombardment in Gaza

Dozens of Palestinians martyred as Israel initiates intensive bombardment in Gaza

Tuesday 14 May 2024 ،
Fresh aerial attacks by Israeli warplanes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the martyrdom of numerous civilians in the besieged Palestinian territory ALWAGHT- Fresh aerial attacks by Israeli warplanes in the Gaza Strip have resulted in the martyrdom of numerous civilians, including children, in the ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies