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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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Biden’s Bin Salman Snub: Possible Scenarios and Effects

Biden’s Bin Salman Snub: Possible Scenarios and Effects

Saturday 20 February 2021
Biden is apparently against bin Salman policies and may back his opponents. This has consequences, among them closeness to eastern powers. Alwaght- White House Spokeswoman Jen Psaki on February 16 said President Joe Biden plans to put the US relations with Saudi Arabia in a new canal and deal only w ...
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Russia calls US, Czech ’Unfriendly’ States

Russia calls US, Czech ’Unfriendly’ States

Saturday 15 May 2021 ،
Russia has officially deemed the US and the Czech Republic as “unfriendly” countries, imposing restrictions on hiring local staffers by their diplomatic missions. Alwaght- Russia has officially deemed the US and the Czech Republic as “unfriendly” countries, imposing restrictions on ...
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What’s Behind Armenian FM’s Iran Visit?

What’s Behind Armenian FM’s Iran Visit?

Thursday 7 October 2021 ،
The top Armenian diplomat visited Iran as Tehran and Baku ties are tense due to provocations from Israel. Alwaght- While in recent weeks and amid joint Azerbaijani-Turkish military drills Baku-Yerevan border tensions over Karabakh region resurfaced and Iranian-Azerbaijani ties went frayed, Armenian ...
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Russia Urges China to ’Team up’ against West’s Unfriendly Actions

Russia Urges China to ’Team up’ against West’s Unfriendly Actions

Wednesday 1 December 2021 ،
Russia has called for teaming up with China against the unfriendly actions of and unilateral sanctions imposed on both countries by the West. Alwaght- Russia has called for teaming up with China against the unfriendly actions of and unilateral sanctions imposed on both countries by the Wes ...
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Ruble Surges on Energy Currency Switch

Ruble Surges on Energy Currency Switch

Wednesday 23 March 2022 ،
The Russian orders payment settlements in ruble to strengthen the national currency and ease the energy exports settlements. Alwaght- The national Russian currency has rocketed on Wednesday after a statement that Russia plans gas payment settlements in its ruble with some Western countries.  T ...
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Canada Spearheading Anti-Iranian Rights Campaign Despite Its Black Record

Canada Spearheading Anti-Iranian Rights Campaign Despite Its Black Record

Saturday 19 November 2022 ،
The Canadian government drafted a resolution condemning Iranian human rights records while itself is the top rights abuser. Alwaght- Amid Iran's intelligence and security organizations’ conclusion that stresses the Western countries are inciting civil war and separatism in Iran as their ul ...
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Tehran Slams South Korean President’s ‘Interventionist’ Remarks on Iran-UAE Relations

Tehran Slams South Korean President’s ‘Interventionist’ Remarks on Iran-UAE Relations

Tuesday 17 January 2023 ،
Action (JCPOA). Unofficial estimates suggest Iran has more than $7 billion worth of funds in two South Korean banks that it cannot access simply because banks and authorities in the country refuse to process them due to fears of facing US penalties.  
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Azerbaijan on The Anti-Iranian Israeli Front

Azerbaijan on The Anti-Iranian Israeli Front

Sunday 9 April 2023 ،
Azerbaijani government shows no signs of intention for de-escalation with Iran as it deepens ties to Tehran’s archenemy Tel Aviv. Alwaght- While the Islamic Republic of Iran is gently trying to persuade neighboring Azerbaijan to deescalate tensions with Tehran, Baku officials press ahead with their ...
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Russia-Armenia Relations Hit by Differences over Karabakh Dispute

Russia-Armenia Relations Hit by Differences over Karabakh Dispute

Monday 11 September 2023 ،
Armenia accuses Russia of inaction against Azerbaijan ambitions in Karabakh, but Russia needs time as it is tied down in Ukraine. Alwaght- Continuation of Karabakh dispute between Azerbaijan and Armenia has escalated the tensions in the region and is harming the relations between former allies. Arme ...
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Israeli Arrow 3 Deal: In Name of Germany, But for Ukraine

Israeli Arrow 3 Deal: In Name of Germany, But for Ukraine

Saturday 30 September 2023 ،
Despite a fear of Russian reaction, the Netanyahu cabinet is firmly breaking Tel Aviv policy red lines and helping Ukraine. Alwaght- Militarily in a tight spot due to their involvement in Ukraine war, the European countries are trying to reverse their arms shortages through other actors by any means ...

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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