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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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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume
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Iran and Pakistan at Cooperation Crossroads: Opportunities, Barriers, and Proposals to $10-Billion Trade Volume

Monday 31 August 2026
The two neighbors have the potentials to boost their trade, but they need to make sure they have the adequate will. Alwaght- The Iranian-Pakistani relations that have their roots in centuries of historical, linguistic, and religious commonalities these days are witnessing their most complex period. ...
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Iran at Eurasia’s Heart: How’s SCO Helping Tehran Cushion American Sanctions?
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Iran at Eurasia’s Heart: How’s SCO Helping Tehran Cushion American Sanctions?

Wednesday 2 September 2026 ،
Tehran finds a platform in SCO that helps garner diplomatic support and neutralize US sanctions. Alwaght- President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran's visit to Bishkek this week was made as US economic pressure on Tehran enters a new phase. Washington has announced plans to impose fresh secondary sanct ...
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift
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US Play with Withdrawal Card: Retreat from Iraq under Banner of Strategy Shift

Sunday 6 September 2026 ،
US is shifting from direct military presence to security partnership with Baghdad. Alwaght- After 23 years of occupation of Iraq, the US forces are scheduled to withdraw from the country by September's end. In recent days, reports and comments by Iraqi officials suggested an accelerated process ...
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Failed Witkoff-Kushner Mission: Ukraine War in Diplomatic Standoff
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Failed Witkoff-Kushner Mission: Ukraine War in Diplomatic Standoff

Wednesday 9 September 2026 ،
The visit to Moscow of the US envoys was for buying time and keep channels open as gap between Russia and Ukraine remains deep. Alwaght- As the Ukraine war moves toward its sixth year, and two years past Donald Trump’s pledge to end it within 24 hours of returning to the White House, two of th ...
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Possible Syria Membership to Mecca Pact: What Are Its Geopolitical Challenges and Motivations?
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Possible Syria Membership to Mecca Pact: What Are Its Geopolitical Challenges and Motivations?

Sunday 13 September 2026 ،
Syria can bring the Mecca Pact members close to the Israeli borders, but the risks could not be ignored. Alwaght- On August 20, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani visited Pakistan, the first of a senior Syrian diplomat in 19 years. During his stay in Islamabad, he met with top Pakistani offi ...
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Lamerd Attack: An Atrocity that Adds to the US Crimes Case
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Lamerd Attack: An Atrocity that Adds to the US Crimes Case

Monday 14 September 2026 ،
The US ruthlessly attacked the Iranian city’s children sports facilities with banned weapons on the first day of war, killing and wounding many of them. Alwaght- Over the past seven months, massive American and Israeli strikes across Iran have laid bare a raw portrait of violence and atrocity, killi ...
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Unity of Front Must Become a Law in Iran, Tehran Standing by Hezbollah: Political Expert
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Unity of Front Must Become a Law in Iran, Tehran Standing by Hezbollah: Political Expert

Thursday 17 September 2026 ،
Iran remains a staunch backer to Hezbollah and Lebanon and this forces changes to Israeli-American calculations. Alwaght- Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies in Tehran hosted a meeting discussing Lebanon's political and military developments in Lebanon. Allah Karam Moshtaghi, a ...
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Pezeshkian to Participate in UN General Assembly Meeting in New York
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Pezeshkian to Participate in UN General Assembly Meeting in New York

Sunday 20 September 2026 ،
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to visit New York in the coming days ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to visit New York in the coming days to take part in the annual United Nations General Assembly session. Pezeshkian is expected to address the UN General Ass ...
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US Pressure Strengthening Unity Among Muslim States, Pezeshkian Says
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US Pressure Strengthening Unity Among Muslim States, Pezeshkian Says

Tuesday 22 September 2026 ،
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says growing US pressure and military activity across West Asia have prompted greater cooperation among Muslim nations ALWAGHT- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says growing US pressure and military activity across West Asia have prompted greater cooperation am ...
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions
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From Chips to Iran War: Xi-Trump’s Hard Discussions

Friday 25 September 2026 ،
Chinese president visits the US while bilateral ties are overshadowed by challenging issues. Alwaght- As the economic and geopolitical contest in the world escalates, eyes once again return to Washington and Beijing, where leaders of the two economic heavyweights are pushing to, through a face-to-fa ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.