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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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Lebanon Ceasefire on the Brink as Israeli Violations Continue
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Lebanon Ceasefire on the Brink as Israeli Violations Continue

Saturday 30 November 2024
US, UNIFIL guarantees for truce  One issue that emboldens the Israeli leaders for future adventures is the US support that continues in various ways during the ceasefire.  Amid the Israeli violations, the commander of the Special Operations at the US Central Command (CENTCOM) General Jos ...
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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 ،
US and the Israeli regime for being behind the new terrorist incursion, and are therefore warning the Baghdad government about the return of extremist groups to target civilians and create security risks within Iraq's borders. On Friday, Al-Nujaba November and Sayyid Al-Shuhada Brigades accused ...
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Mashhad Summit, Ideal Opportunity to Boost ECO Cooperation
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Mashhad Summit, Ideal Opportunity to Boost ECO Cooperation

Monday 2 December 2024 ،
of new economic groupings, regional organizations begin to captivate attention more than any other time. Having held various summits within the framework of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) over the past two years t ...
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HTS Chief Declares Syria will Avoid Conflict with Israel Amidst Ongoing Israeli Assaults
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HTS Chief Declares Syria will Avoid Conflict with Israel Amidst Ongoing Israeli Assaults

Sunday 15 December 2024 ،
US- and Turkish-backed offensive that led to the ousting of President Assad was a victory over the dangerous Iranian political project in the region. HTS and foreign-backed militants took control of Damascus on December 8, declaring the end of Assad's rule in a swift offensive launched from thei ...
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US Removes $10 Million Bounty on HTS Leader
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US Removes $10 Million Bounty on HTS Leader

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
US is removing the $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants in Syria ALWAGHT- The US is removing the $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants in Syria. On Friday, US Assista ...
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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 ،
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. After ...
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?
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What’s Motivating US Military Stay in Syria Post-Assad?

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
US pursues economic and geopolitical agenda in the region that motivates its Syria presence. Alwaght- With the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria, the prediction of the country sinking again in security, political, and social instability and crisis is coming true. As with the start of c ...
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Trump’s Bluff of Ending Ukraine War within 24 Hours
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Trump’s Bluff of Ending Ukraine War within 24 Hours

Saturday 25 January 2025 ،
US on Monday. Alwaght discussed his policies at home and abroad and his approach towards Iran in the his new presidency term with Morteza Maki, an American affairs expert. Following policies of first presidency with special focus on strict immigration policy  Maki opened his comments by stres ...
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US-Armenia Pact: A Stabilizing or Destabilizing Factor for Yerevan?
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US-Armenia Pact: A Stabilizing or Destabilizing Factor for Yerevan?

Wednesday 29 January 2025 ،
US will protect its security under the agreement, but Washington follows deep aims. Alwaght- For some time, Armenia has been moving in a different way than before. On Saturday, media outlets reported visit to the US of the Armenian prime minister to follow up the strategic agreement the two countrie ...
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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 ،
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 politician ...

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Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures

Palestinian prisoner exchange operation under strict security measures