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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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ICC Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: Justice under Guillotine of US Interests
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ICC Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: Justice under Guillotine of US Interests

Sunday 24 November 2024
The US is rushing to guard its criminal ally Netanyahu against consequences of ICC arrest warrant in Gaza genocide case. Alwaght- Though the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a global platform to serve justice in confrontation of war crimes and crimes against humanity, big powers show paradoxica ...
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Two Scenarios on Israel-Lebanon Underway Ceasefire Talks
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Two Scenarios on Israel-Lebanon Underway Ceasefire Talks

Monday 25 November 2024 ،
The Israeli regime wants to make gains through ceasefire, but Hezbollah insists on sovereignty of Lebanon and end of attacks. Alwaght- While war has covered most of the Lebanese southern borders and clashes everyday elevate to new heights, diplomats believe that the ceasefire negotiations are not ye ...
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Iraq on High Alert as Foreign-backed Terrorists Make New Push in Syria
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Iraq on High Alert as Foreign-backed Terrorists Make New Push in Syria

Sunday 1 December 2024 ،
The re-rise of the terrorists in Syria with repeat of the same surprise of 2014 that led to emergence of self-proclaimed ISIS terrorist caliphate these days is a source of concern to the Iraqi government and people in addition to the Syrians. The Iraqis, who still remember the bitter impacts of the ...
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria
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Tahrir Al-Sham, the New US Infantry in Syria

Sunday 22 December 2024 ،
The US sent its diplomats to Syria to make sure new Syrian leaders are compliant with US regional strategy and interests. Alwaght- With the collapse of Syrian government and rise to power of armed groups, these days Damascus has become a center of diplomatic visits and interactions in the region. Af ...
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Rejuvenated Trump Dream: Building "Deal of the Century" on Gaza Ruins
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Rejuvenated Trump Dream: Building "Deal of the Century" on Gaza Ruins

Monday 27 January 2025 ،
The American president is pushing for relocation of Gaza population to Egypt and Jordan, but this will not go without repercussions. Alwaght- The US president Donald Trump on Sunday in controversial remarks said that he wanted to relocate the Palestinians from Gaza and that the neighboring countries ...
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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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Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire: The Challenges Ahead
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Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire: The Challenges Ahead

Wednesday 5 February 2025 ،
The Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper wrote that Netanyahu will never agree to many contradictory reports about what he has committed to, especially regarding the Philadelphi Corridor, so, the second phase will be more decisive. Haaretz newspaper quoted an Israeli source as saying that the withdrawal from ...
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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China
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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China

Saturday 15 February 2025 ،
The billionaire Trump appointed to run the “Department of Government Efficiency” said he had spoken to the president at length about USAID, and “he agreed we should shut it down.” “I actually checked with him a couple of times [and] I said, ‘Are you sure?’ ...
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Tehran-Beirut Flight Cancelation: New Scenario Aimed at Weakening Hezbollah
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Tehran-Beirut Flight Cancelation: New Scenario Aimed at Weakening Hezbollah

Saturday 15 February 2025 ،
These protests have been repeated in recent months for similar incidents like the restrictions for the Iranian diplomats at the airport.  The story started when Iran's Imam Khomeini International Airport announced the flights to Beirut have been suspended since Thursday since the Lebanese ...
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake
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Iraq’s Security Riddle and Risk of Repeat of a Historic Mistake

Tuesday 18 February 2025 ،
There is no compromise or waiver of the law on the service and retirement of the heroes of the Popular Mobilization Forces, another parliamentarian said.  The State Law parliamentary faction announced that it will boycott parliamentary sessions until the law in question is included in the parl ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution