Alwaght | News & Analysis Website

Editor's Choice

News

Most Viewed

Day Week Month

In Focus

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
New node

New node

Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

alwaght.net
Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
Analysis

Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025
The corridor in its current form is a failure story since it does not consider interest of key actors like Russia ABC Iran. Alwaght- The Zangezur Corridor, also dubbed Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), after its recent unveiling at the White House has become a contentious g ...
alwaght.net
On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
Analysis

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 ...
alwaght.net
Israel Sinks in Protests: Why Are Israelis against Netanyahu War?
Analysis

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 ...
alwaght.net
Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games
News

Kim Jong Un Presses for Nuclear Acceleration as US–South Korea Conduct War Games

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The US and South Korea launched their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises this week, an 11-day program involving large-scale, live-fire training events. Washington describes the drills as “defense-oriented” and aimed at improving joint readiness against North Korean threats. Pyongyang, ...
alwaght.net
Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip
News

Ten MoUs Signed Between Iran and Armenia During Pezeshkian’s Trip

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The agreements were finalized following a private meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and accompanied by a joint statement emphasizing mutual partnership. During the visit, Pezeshkian participated in an official reception and met with Armenia-based Iranians, Iranologists, and busin ...
alwaght.net
What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?
Analysis

What Are Iranian President’s Armenia Visit Goals?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The recent US-brokered deal between Armenia and 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 ...
alwaght.net
Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
Report

Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
The US has recently been relocating its forces in Iraq, but the bominant belief is that it is not withdrawing as it pretends. Alwaght- Amid the escalating tensions in West Asia, the US has started new movements in Iraq. In this relation, the spokesman to the American embassy in Baghdad on Monday co ...
alwaght.net
Tehran Threatens Retaliation with New Missiles if Israel Launches Strike
News

Tehran Threatens Retaliation with New Missiles if Israel Launches Strike

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
The war began on June 13 with Israeli strikes on Iranian military, nuclear, and residential sites, supported by US attacks on three nuclear facilities. Iran responded with Operation True Promise III, launching 22 waves of missile strikes on Israeli cities, while also targeting the US al-Udeid air ba ...
alwaght.net
Israel to Send Thousands of Reservists into Gaza; Hamas: ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
News

Israel to Send Thousands of Reservists into Gaza; Hamas: ‘Ethnic Cleansing’

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
The move comes despite warnings from officials about troop fatigue and concerns that reservist turnout may fall far below initial levels, potentially dragging the war into next year. The escalation has already devastated Gaza, with over 62,000 Palestinians killed in nearly 22 months of war marked b ...
alwaght.net
China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade
News

China to Display Hypersonic Weapons During WWII Anniversary Parade

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
The parade will feature hundreds of aircraft, modern tanks, trucks with anti-drone systems, and early warning planes designed to protect China’s aircraft carriers. New missile systems, including hypersonic and anti-ship variants, will be unveiled publicly for the first time, highlighting the P ...

Gallery

Photo

Film

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.