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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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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post
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Al-Maliki’s Comeback to Iraq’s PM Post

Sunday 25 January 2026
The ex-PM is given another opportunity to run Iraq amid turbulent conditions at home and in the region. Alwaght- The race for Iraqi prime minister's post is witnessing a dramatic comeback; one that already appears to be making Western and American officials uneasy. This follows the official anno ...
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran
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Telling New Poll Reveals Much about How Arab Public View US, Israel, and Iran

Friday 6 February 2026 ،
Studies, the poll unveils a deep and meaningful gap between the public opinion and the official narratives of their governments, main stream media, and the normalization projects with Israeli regime. The results find that 44 percent of the respondents in the Arab countries find Israel the top threa ...
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert
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US Pursuing Own Agenda, not a Deal, behind Iran Negotiations: Expert

Saturday 7 February 2026 ،
Studies on Sunday. Alwaght: In what climate did the negotiations take place? Zarean: Given the American military buildup in the region and the threats posed by the US against Iran, including the stated readiness to pursue military options, along with the clear position expressed by the Supreme Lea ...
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How Would the World Look Like if Strait of Hormuz Closed?
Analysis

How Would the World Look Like if Strait of Hormuz Closed?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
Studies (CSIS), Iran has the capability to divert or seize control of oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, or to directly attack them using speedboats, drones, anti-ship missiles, or naval mines. In such a scenario, up to 18 million barrels per day of non-Iranian crude oil and refined petrol ...
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Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?
Analysis

Why Are Arabs and Turkey against US War on Iran?

Saturday 21 February 2026 ،
The US is losing its regional support for any military action as Iran as Arab countries fear regional consequences. Alwaght- Over the past past few months, the US military has deployed a major portion of its air force to West Asia region, signaling preparation for a potential war against Iran. Thoug ...
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US Seeking Face-saving Exit from Iran War, Tehran Has the Upper Hand: Expert
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US Seeking Face-saving Exit from Iran War, Tehran Has the Upper Hand: Expert

Saturday 21 March 2026 ،
Studies, about the most important dimensions of war, especially its objectives and the effects of assassination of the Iranian officials and military commanders. Alwaght: Each time an assassination targets officials in Iran, the American and Israeli expectation for disruption of decision-making sys ...
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Post-war Iran, Region Will Be Way Different: Expert
Interview

Post-war Iran, Region Will Be Way Different: Expert

Thursday 9 April 2026 ،
Studies. He has asserted that post-war Iran will be way different from that before war since this conflict has established its power regionally and internationally. Alwaght: What has made the US and Israeli regime accept the ceasefire?  Zarean: It should be noted that this truce was accepted ...
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Hormuz Closure in Place as long the US Blockade in Place, Talks Depend on Accepting Iran’s Conditions: Expert
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Hormuz Closure in Place as long the US Blockade in Place, Talks Depend on Accepting Iran’s Conditions: Expert

Thursday 23 April 2026 ،
Studies, asking him questions on these issues. Alwaght: Having in mind that Iran after war controls the Strait of Hormuz smartly and the US imposes its blockade on Iran to press Tehran for concessions, where will the situation in the strait go? Is there a possibility it will reopen in the near futu ...
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Iran Advances Bill to Establish Self-Ruling Entity for the Strait of Hormuz
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Iran Advances Bill to Establish Self-Ruling Entity for the Strait of Hormuz

Sunday 10 May 2026 ،
Lawmakers in Iran are reviewing an 11-clause strategic bill ALWAGHT- Lawmakers in Iran are reviewing an 11-clause strategic bill—titled the “Strategic Action for Ensuring Security and Sustainable Development of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf”—which seeks to place t ...
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Emerging Reports of Damage to US Bases Explain Why Trump Demanded Ceasefire
Analysis

Emerging Reports of Damage to US Bases Explain Why Trump Demanded Ceasefire

Monday 18 May 2026 ،
Studies, stress that Iran’s strikes have been precise and carried out to maximize casualties. The cue to mystery behind US demanding ceasefire Now with the release of the costs of war with Iran, especially the damages to the US bases in the region, we can talk about an important cue about su ...

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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.