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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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Failed Mission: Tel Aviv Running into Impasse on Yemen
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Failed Mission: Tel Aviv Running into Impasse on Yemen

Monday 12 May 2025
Israel attacked Yemen several times, but to its frustration, Yemeni missiles keep being fired into occupied territories. Alwaght- On Friday, Yemeni forces for the second time in a week launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel. The attack set off the rocket alerts in several parts of the occupie ...
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Messages of Iran FM’s Saudi Visit ahead of Trump’s Regional Tour
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Messages of Iran FM’s Saudi Visit ahead of Trump’s Regional Tour

Sunday 11 May 2025 ،
Araghchi wanted to share the view with Saudi Arabia that regional nations should resort to unity as the best option for regional peace. Alwaght- Amid heated regional developments and on the eve of the new round of indirect talks between Iran and the US, a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia of Iran's ...
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Hamas Disarming on the Back Burner: Trump Withdraws Preconditions for Gaza Ceasefire
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Hamas Disarming on the Back Burner: Trump Withdraws Preconditions for Gaza Ceasefire

Monday 12 May 2025 ،
The US president agreed that Hamas does not need to be disarmed for a ceasefire to take effect in Gaza. Alwaght- After the US retreat from its campaign in Yemen and announcing a unilateral halt of the anti-Yemeni bombing, now the US is walking back from its stances in the face of Hamas. Reports say ...
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?
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Hunger for Petrodollars: What to Expect from Trump’s Persian Gulf Tour?

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
The US president is expected to make a set of economic and security deals with Arab countries. Alwaght- The US president is set to land in Saudi Arabia in the coming hours to start his Persian Gulf tour that will see him also visiting Qatar and the UAE. This visit is coming as West Asia is in a stat ...
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Pezeshkian: Boosting Iran-Uzbekistan Ties Will Enhance Regional Peace and Security
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Pezeshkian: Boosting Iran-Uzbekistan Ties Will Enhance Regional Peace and Security

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that expanding ties between Iran and Uzbekistan will strengthen mutual and regional peace and security ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that expanding ties between Iran and Uzbekistan will strengthen mutual and regional peace and security ...
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Journalist Hassan Eslaih Killed in Israeli Attack on Nasser Hospital
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Journalist Hassan Eslaih Killed in Israeli Attack on Nasser Hospital

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
The murder of Palestinian journalist Hassan Eslaih at Nasser Hospital highlights Israel’s ongoing attacks on the press ALWAGHT- The murder of Palestinian journalist Hassan Eslaih at Nasser Hospital highlights Israel's ongoing attacks on the press, igniting worldwide condemnation and calls for im ...
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US President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia for a $1 Trillion Deal
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US President Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia for a $1 Trillion Deal

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh for the first stop of his four-day West Asia tour ALWAGHT- US President Donald Trump has arrived in Riyadh for the first stop of his four-day West Asia tour, aiming to secure up to $1 trillion in investments from Saudi Arabia. On Tuesday morning, US P ...
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Iran’s Military Is on High Alert, Ready to Retaliate to Any Threats, Says Top General
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Iran’s Military Is on High Alert, Ready to Retaliate to Any Threats, Says Top General

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
Iran’s top military official stated Monday that the Armed Forces are fully prepared ALWAGHT- Iran’s top military official stated Monday that the Armed Forces are fully prepared, warning enemies that any aggression will lead to a strong and unpredictable response. Major General Mohammad Hossei ...
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Official Shares New Insights into Iran-US Nuclear Negotiations
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Official Shares New Insights into Iran-US Nuclear Negotiations

Tuesday 13 May 2025 ،
Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, disclosed new details about the Iran-US talks ALWAGHT- Majid Takht-Ravanchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and a member of the country's nuclear negotiation team with Washington, disclosed new ...
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Stripped of Excuse, Will Turkey Remove Forces from Iraq after PKK Disarming?
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Stripped of Excuse, Will Turkey Remove Forces from Iraq after PKK Disarming?

Wednesday 14 May 2025 ،
PKK declared its disarming and this gives Baghdad a lever to press Turkey to remove its forces from Iraqi soil. Alwaght- The announcement of official dissolution of Turkey's Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has focused the eyes on the developments in Iraq. Before this and in the past 10 years, the ...

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