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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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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders

Sunday 2 February 2025
The US is pushing to dissolve anti-terror Iraq’s PMF as Washington finds it a firm obstacle ahead of its plots in Iraq and region. Alwaght- With the assumption of power by Donald Trump, the prospects of the US tensions with the rivals and even the international partners are gaining weight and politi ...
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Islamic Revolution: Inspiring Resistance from the Mediterranean to Bab-el-Mandeb
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Islamic Revolution: Inspiring Resistance from the Mediterranean to Bab-el-Mandeb

Saturday 8 February 2025 ،
The significant event in question was the Islamic Revolution of Iran, spearheaded by Imam Khomeini. From the outset, Imam Khomeini aimed to serve as a messenger of religious moral values, anti-imperialism, dignity, self-confidence, justice-centered governance, and the pursuit of independence. Takin ...
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From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse
Analysis

From Damascus to Gaza: Turkish Neo-Ottomanism Vs. Axis of Resistance Discourse

Sunday 2 March 2025 ،
The Turkish leaders consider themselves the true heirs of the Ottoman Empire, and the dream of returning to the glory of the empire is very strong among a large part of the elites and even Turkish citizens. An evidence is the high popularity of Turkish drama with historical settings related to the e ...
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Iraq’s PMF in Trump’s Game with Iran
Analysis

Iraq’s PMF in Trump’s Game with Iran

Tuesday 1 April 2025 ،
The push to dissolve this force from Iraq's political and military structures is as old as the age of this popular and socially deep-rooted military organization. So, it is crystal clear that, in the first place, the largely illogical and unjustified demand of Trump from Iran to dissolve a legit ...
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia
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New Iran Missile a Nightmare to US Bases from Al Udaid to Diego Garcia

Wednesday 7 May 2025 ،
The unveiling of the Qassem Basir missile this week, one of Iran's latest missile achievements, demonstrates the depth of the country's military advances. With unique capabilities such as super high speed, maneuverability of the warhead until the moment of impact, and resistance to jamming a ...
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Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role
Report

Arab Summit, Baghdad’s Opportunity to Establish Regional Role

Wednesday 28 May 2025 ،
The summit is being held under the title Dialogue, Solidarity and Development with the aim of finding common solutions to regional cases. In addition to the heads of Arab countries, a number of heads of regional and international organizations, led by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, along wi ...
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Araghchi’s Beirut Visit Opens New Chapter
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Araghchi’s Beirut Visit Opens New Chapter

Wednesday 4 June 2025 ،
The Iranian top diplomat’s visit to Beirut comes as Hezbollah as ally of Iran secured overwhelming win in municipal elections. Alwaght- In the middle of the indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the US as the main business of the Iranian foreign ministry these days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas ...
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Absorption of Foreign Militants to New Syrian Army, US’s Ticking Bomb for Region
Report

Absorption of Foreign Militants to New Syrian Army, US’s Ticking Bomb for Region

Saturday 7 June 2025 ،
The US gave a go-ahead to Syrian government’s plan to integrate radical fighters into army, a move seen as carrying long-term threats to region. Alwaght- In one of the most controversial developments after rise to power in Syria of armed groups, reports talk about the US green light to integration o ...
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Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert
Interview

Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert

Wednesday 13 August 2025 ،
The 12-day war proved to the US and Israel that Iran is capable of defending itself and war with it is not a piece of cake. Alwaght- The 12-day war Israel waged against Iran in June not only failed to meet the goals of the aggressors, but also transformed the regional atmosphere in favor of Iran. Te ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
Analysis

Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Thursday 14 August 2025 ،
The security agreement between Iran and Iraq actually provides a basis for sustainable security for both countries. We hope that this agreement will be fully implemented and that the various security agencies will follow up on it. Also, a mechanism has been considered to monitor its implementation, ...

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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.