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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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IRGC General: Israel Aided by 240 US, NATO Fighter Jets During Iran’s Retaliatory Action

IRGC General: Israel Aided by 240 US, NATO Fighter Jets During Iran’s Retaliatory Action

Sunday 5 May 2024
US and NATO were available to assist the Zionists. Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the Commander of Khatam al-Anbia Headquarters, provided information regarding the 'True Promise Operation' conducted by the Iranian armed forces against Israeli military targets last month. In the early hou ...
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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 ،
US in Iraq in 2020, in the security and survival of Kurdistan, Barzani held that the basis of the new Iraq and today's relations are the result of the blessed cooperation between Iran and Iraq, and therefore Iran is not just a neighbor for us. If it were not for the Islamic Revolution and the Is ...
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Is US’s Gaza Pier Project Supplementary to Rafah Occupation?

Is US’s Gaza Pier Project Supplementary to Rafah Occupation?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
US announced completion of Gaza floating pier at a time Israel is pushing to sieze Rafah crossing, the only Gaza aid route not under its control. Alwaght- As the Israeli regime steps up its invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza Strip and there are huge concerns about the indefinite situation of 1.5 mil ...
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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 ،
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 Minister ...
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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 ،
US withdrawal from the nuclear deal in May 2018, the trade between Iran and India was at an acceptable level , and this country was the second largest buyer of Iranian oil, but in recent years, under the influence of the punitive policies of Washington, these relations have suffered a lot. However, ...
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What Cards Does Cairo Hold to Deter Israeli Violation of Bilateral Agreements?

What Cards Does Cairo Hold to Deter Israeli Violation of Bilateral Agreements?

Saturday 18 May 2024 ،
US to take action to stop the Rafah campaign and return the Israeli government to the negotiations, or Cairo will revoke Camp David Agreement of 1978.  This Israeli newspaper wrote that the tone of the Egyptian media was strong and they have demanded the cancellation of this agreement, an issu ...
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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 ،
By unveiling new missile, Hezbollah made it clear confrontation with Israel has entered a new stage and broader confrontation can deal heavy blows to Tel Aviv. Alwaght- Eight months after start of Gaza war and along with unfolding ground operation of the Israeli military in Rafah city, the battle on ...
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20-Day Ultimatum: Gantz’s Stab in the Back of Netanyahu

20-Day Ultimatum: Gantz’s Stab in the Back of Netanyahu

Monday 20 May 2024 ،
US, and endangered Golani’s soldiers ‘out of concern for the Palestinians’ is the last one who can offer security alternatives, he said.  Meanwhile, the communication minister in the Israeli cabinet called on Gantz to resign, saying: He wants Palestinian Authority to rule ove ...
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How Does the World View Pres. Raisi’s Passing?

How Does the World View Pres. Raisi’s Passing?

Wednesday 22 May 2024 ،
US and the director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council's Middle East Program, says that the death of president of Iran has shocked the region and the whole world, but it is highly unlikely this incident triggers a change in Iran's strategic path in home ...
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Three Precious Legacies of Pres. Raisi’s Economic Diplomacy

Three Precious Legacies of Pres. Raisi’s Economic Diplomacy

Thursday 23 May 2024 ،
US withdrawal from the nuclear agreement, officially called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).  From another aspect, activating the energy diplomacy and boosting cooperation with neighboring countries was on the agenda of the oil ministry since the beginning of President Raisi’s ...

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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