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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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US Early Loss in the Red Sea: What’s behind US Aircraft Carrier’s Withdrawal?

US Early Loss in the Red Sea: What’s behind US Aircraft Carrier’s Withdrawal?

Wednesday 1 May 2024
The US removed a much-vaunted aircraft carrier it send to the Red Sea about five months ago to check Yemen’s ban on Israeli ships. Alwaght- An American aircraft carrier is leaving the region after a four-month mission in the Red Sea. This was confirmed by US sources who said that the mission of USS ...
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Netanyahu Under ICC Blade for Gaza War Crimes

Netanyahu Under ICC Blade for Gaza War Crimes

Thursday 2 May 2024 ،
The news outlet reported that the Israeli PM called for preventing a legal action that targets him, his defense minister, and his chief of general staff.  Axios reported that members of the Congress from both the Republican and Democratic parties warned the Hague-based court about issuing arre ...
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What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

What Are the Security and Political Objectives of Barzani’s Visit to Tehran?

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
The president of Iraqi Kurdistan visited Tehran to discuss security and other issues and to use Iran’s influence for interests of Kurdistan region. Alwaght- Iraqi Kurdistan region's President Nechervan Barzani on Sunday arrived in Tehran heading a high-ranking delegation. He met with top Iranian ...
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Iran’s FM: We provided a warning to the American side two days prior to the operation “True Promise”

Iran’s FM: We provided a warning to the American side two days prior to the operation “True Promise”

Wednesday 8 May 2024 ،
The Foreign Minister of Iran stated that two days prior to the operation “True Promise,” a warning was issued to the American side ALWAGHT- The Foreign Minister of Iran stated that two days prior to the operation “True Promise,” a warning was issued to the American side and countries hos ...
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Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?

Palestine UN Membership: What would Be the Political and Legal Outcomes?

Saturday 11 May 2024 ،
The UNGA voted to approve Palestine as a full member to the UN, a move that tips the scales and isolates Israel and its backer the US. Alwaght- The massive and relentless Israeli massacing of children and women in Gaza over the past seven months has moved the world community to take its final decisi ...
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Iraqi resistance targets Israeli airbase in solidarity with Palestine

Iraqi resistance targets Israeli airbase in solidarity with Palestine

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
The attack focused on the Ramon Airbase using an advanced Arqab cruise missile, which houses multiple warplane and helicopter squadrons, as part of their ongoing campaign against occupation and in solidarity with Gaza. The Islamic Resistance, a coalition of anti-terror fighters, announced their lat ...
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Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minis ...
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Iran-India 10-Year Deal: Breathing New Life into Strategic Chabahar Port

Iran-India 10-Year Deal: Breathing New Life into Strategic Chabahar Port

Wednesday 15 May 2024 ،
The value of the agreement has reached $120 million with $35 million newly added to it. Also, according to the officials of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization, three grain suction machines with a capacity of 600 tons per hour have been added to the previous contract. On the sidelines of the ...
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S5 Missile: What Was the Message of New Hezbollah Surprise for Israelis?

S5 Missile: What Was the Message of New Hezbollah Surprise for Israelis?

Sunday 19 May 2024 ،
The movement has repeatedly said that it has advanced weapons, including pinpoint-accuracy missiles that can attack deep into Israel, and the unveiling of the S5 was a small part of its defense power.  S5 capabilities  S5 is a non-guided 55-mm missile that is fired from fighters and heli ...
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US Show-off with Gaza Pier: Why’s the So-called Aid Plan Doomed to Failure?

US Show-off with Gaza Pier: Why’s the So-called Aid Plan Doomed to Failure?

Sunday 19 May 2024 ،
These aids arrive at the sea port after a 15-hour journey and are unloaded at the floating dock. The aid will then be transported on trucks to the Gaza coast. According to American sources, when this operation is completed, 150 trucks are expected to enter Gaza daily. Challenges to the project  ...

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Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies

Farmers in Poland are on the streets again to protest EU agricultural policies