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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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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region
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Pezeshkian in Armenia for Agreements, Talks on US Influence in Region

Monday 18 August 2025
Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace deal, granting Washington exclusive rights to develop a transport corridor in Armenia’s Syunik province—an arrangement Iran opposes for altering the regional balance. Following Armenia, Pezeshkian will travel to Belarus to advance cooperation in tec ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan and Turkey, the corridor aims to link mainland Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan and onward to Turkey. For Baku, however, this is more than just a transit route ; it is a strategic tool to reshape the region’s geopolitical landscape.   Despite this ambitious narrative, the operati ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The Kurds and central government are at odds over control of the northeast. Turkey is pushing Damascus for action. Alwaght- There are increasing signs of an imminent confrontation between the Kurds and the Syrian government, especially after the recent Hasakah conference that brought together a numb ...
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?
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Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The Israelis are protesting the government policy to continue the war that has failed to reach its goals after nearly two years. The Alwaght- The Israelis ended their weekend with massive protests. Anti-war demonstrations of hundreds of thousands of Israelis in the main square of Tel Aviv culminate ...
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games
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Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Kim Jong-un has called for the accelerated expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities ALWAGHT- Kim Jong-un has called for the accelerated expansion of North Korea’s nuclear capabilities in response to what he described as “obvious” war provocations from joint US–South Ko ...
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip
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Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan, which included plans for a new transit road. While Iran welcomed regional peace, it expressed concerns over foreign intervention and emphasized the need to respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. The MoUs signal Iran and Armenia’s intent to deepen cooperation while carefully ...
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
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What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
Azerbaijan has raised concerns in Tehran about its interests in Caucasus. Alwaght- Exactly 10 days after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a US-brokered peace deal at the White House, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian flew to Yerevan to meet with the Armenian officials. As the Iranian president sai ...
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Tehran Threatens Retaliation with New Missiles if Israel Launches Strike
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Tehran Threatens Retaliation with New Missiles if Israel Launches Strike

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that during the 12-day conflict, Iran faced not only Israel but also the full backing of US intelligence and logistics. He emphasized that all the weapons and equipment used were domestically produced, with Iranian missiles striking their intended targets and inflicting signif ...
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Over 20 Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Israeli Strikes Since Dawn
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Over 20 Palestinians Killed in Gaza by Israeli Strikes Since Dawn

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
Over 20 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since morning, with most strikes focused on Gaza City ALWAGHT- Over 20 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes across Gaza since morning, with most strikes focused on Gaza City. Medical sources in Gaza reported that ...
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Tehran and Minsk Ink 12 Bilateral Cooperation Documents
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Tehran and Minsk Ink 12 Bilateral Cooperation Documents

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
During President Pezeshkian’s visit to Belarus, Iran and Belarus signed 12 cooperation agreements across multiple sectors ALWAGHT- During President Pezeshkian’s visit to Belarus, Iran and Belarus signed 12 cooperation agreements across multiple sectors. High-ranking officials from Iran and Be ...

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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.