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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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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?

Monday 28 July 2025
The attack obviously showed that the main aim was the IRGC. Kurdish sources like Hengaw news published a statement issued by the PJAK, saying that the terrorist group was responsible for the attack. But this terrorist attack was not the only destabilizing action by terrorists in Iran’s border ...
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Iranian Parliamentary Speaker to Attend Major Conference in Switzerland
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Iranian Parliamentary Speaker to Attend Major Conference in Switzerland

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
The event will gather 112 delegations, including 96 parliamentary speakers, highlighting its global importance. Organized by the Inter-Parliamentary Union in partnership with the United Nations, the conference will take place from July 29 to 31 at the Palais des Nations. Established in 2000, it ser ...
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What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?
Analysis

What’s UAE Looking for in Central Asia?

Wednesday 30 July 2025 ،
The UAE invests heavily in Central Asia and competes with other actors for a strong position in this region. Alwaght- There is much discussion about the UAE’s growing influence in Central and South Asia, yet little attention is given to how this energy-rich Persian Gulf monarchy is establishin ...
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line
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Hezbollah’s Arms Remain a Red Line

Sunday 3 August 2025 ،
The US is pushing to disarm Hezbollah to make Lebanon an easy prey for the expansionist Israel. Alwaght- As Israeli security challenges in the region increase, the US is pushing to remove one of the main obsessions of this regime in Lebanon. This aim has sharply upped the political pressures of the ...
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Lessons Learned from Israeli-Iranian War
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Lessons Learned from Israeli-Iranian War

Tuesday 5 August 2025 ،
The Israeli regime waged a war on Iran, but could not realize its goals. The confrontation taught both sides many lessons. Alwaght- Nearly a month after 12-day war between Israel and Iran, analyses continue around the aspects and tactical and strategic outcomes of this war. In this regard, Egypt&rsq ...
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?
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Consequences of a Dangerous Decision: Will Hezbollah Be Disarmed?

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
The Lebanese government on Thursday in a controversial move unanimously adopted the US-proposed plan for the so-called stabilization of the ceasefire. The plan, lacking Shiite cabinet members' support, seeks restriction of weapons in the hands of the Lebanese government, a move that is seen as a ...
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Gen. Javani Cautions About the Repercussions of A US Corridor in The Caucasus
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Gen. Javani Cautions About the Repercussions of A US Corridor in The Caucasus

Sunday 10 August 2025 ،
The IRGC’s political deputy cautioned against the potential consequences of the Trump Corridor ALWAGHT- The IRGC’s political deputy cautioned against the potential consequences of the Trump Corridor, which was recently agreed upon by Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders during their meeting at the ...
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming
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Historical Roots of Hezbollah Arming

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
These days, the US and its allies are pushing hard to disarm Lebanon's Hezbollah in order to ensure security of the Israeli regime from the north. But they should know that this popular resistance movement has gone a long way to reach its position today. Hezbollah, which emerged as a small seedl ...
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead
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Netanyahu’s 5 Gaza War Goals and Scenarios Ahead

Tuesday 12 August 2025 ،
The war began with big promises and clear goals of the Israeli cabinet. Destroying Hamas military power, freeing the prisoners, securing the settlers, and making new governance arrangements in Gaza. However, on August 10, the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu outlined the initial goals this ...
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Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert
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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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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.