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Ansarullah
A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite
represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
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
A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban
Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
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 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
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
Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda
A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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WSJ and NYT Fact-Check Trump’s Claims on Delaying Strikes Against Iran
Tuesday 19 May 2026
West Asian affairs expert Danny Citrinowicz noted that Trump's retreat under the guise of regional countries' requests reflects a stark realization among Persian Gulf states that neither their own capabilities nor US military power can fully neutralize Iran's defensive response.
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Fact-check: Have China and Russia Left Iran Alone in Confrontation of the US?
Saturday 23 May 2026
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Western infrastructure.
At the same time, several American media outlets reported that Chinese companies have been exploring indirect routes to supply Iran with air defense equipment and electronic warfare technologies.
While the Chinese government has not confirmed these reports, US security agen ...
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Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors
Sunday 24 May 2026
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Western camp. Regional countries have to walk a tight rope between these two power poles to make sure they present no security threat to each of the rivals. Still, recent developments signal changes to this traditional balance.
On November 2025, the US President Donald Trump met leaders of five Cen ...
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With His Move against Arms of Resistance Groups, Iraq’s Al-Sadr is Playing in Trump’s Game
Sunday 31 May 2026
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West Asia affairs expert Hassan Hanizadeh commented on the objectives of al-Sadr's move in the current conditions in an interview with Alwaght, saying that given the American and Israeli defeat in the 40-day war on Iran, Washington has resorted to a rejuvenated phase of pressure on Tehran and th ...
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How’s Iranian Shahed-136 Drone Changed the Face of Modern Wars?
Tuesday 2 June 2026
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West Asia conflicts have shown that mass-producing relatively cheap drones can force an enemy to spend millions of dollars intercepting each target.
Shahed-136 as a game-changer
Shahed-136 should be regarded as the most effective suicide drone of our day.
Designed by Iran Aerospace Industri ...
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Armenia Parliamentary Election: A Referendum to Choose between East and West
Thursday 4 June 2026
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West, but it also should make sure to maintain its traditional ties with the Russia as the dominant power in Caucasus. Alwaght- Armenia that has been facing an array of political and security challenges after defeat in Azerbaijan war and losing disputed Karabakh region is to hold its first parliamen ...
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Strategic Mystery: What’s Driving Al-Sharaa to Keep Russian Military Bases in Syria?
Thursday 4 June 2026
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West. Alwaght- The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia has practically ensured its military presence in Syria by sending a ship carrying special equipment to its Khmeimim air base in Syria recently. According to the report, the ship sailed from St. Petersburg in March and docked in Tartus port ...
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From Persian Gulf to Lebanon: How Will War Stop?
Friday 5 June 2026
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West Asia affairs expert, asking him for comments about the future of this war.
Alwaght: What is the nature of these scattered clashes in the Persian Gulf and Lebanon amid the US claims that they are close to an initial deal with Iran and that the ceasefire still holds?
Zarean: The Americans and t ...
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Iraq’s Resistance between Maintaining Arms and Handing Them Over: Will the US Project Pan Out?"
Sunday 7 June 2026
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Western alliance’s mission inside Iraq. Yet the Iraqi government spokesman said Saturday that the foreign coalition’s mission will end in September, and all foreign troops must withdraw.
Iraqi resistance an extension to regional resistance
Using economic pressure including threats to c ...
Analysis
Pakistan’s Growing Military-Security Influence in Arab World
Wednesday 10 June 2026
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West Asian developments an opportunity to expand their influence and benefit. Alwaght- As traditional power equations in West Asia undergo a shift and the race to shape the region’s future security architecture reaches a climactic point, several Islamic powers are seizing the moment. With a cl ...
