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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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Niger Ending Military Ties with the US: Statement
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Niger Ending Military Ties with the US: Statement

Sunday 17 March 2024
Niger coup government has been moving closer to Russia and China while breaking up with the West. Alwaght- Niger's government announced on Saturday that it was breaking off with immediate effect its military cooperation agreement with the US. The statement came just a day after a senior US dele ...
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US Out of Niger: West’s Last Stronghold in Africa Collapses
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US Out of Niger: West’s Last Stronghold in Africa Collapses

Wednesday 20 March 2024 ،
Niger government announced revocation of a military agreement with the US and this means the West is losing this country to rivals. Alwaght- While these days the American warships and military bases in the Persian Gulf and Red Sea are under Iraqi and Yemeni attacks and calm is grabbed from Washingto ...
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Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership
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Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership

Sunday 28 April 2024 ،
Iran is seeking new partnership with an Africa that is undergoing new changes that make it a favorable partner for Tehran. Alwaght- In the world's political literature, Africa is described the land of opportunities due to the high economic potentials and abundance of human and natural resources. ...
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Russia in Africa: What’s Moscow after in Sudan?
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Russia in Africa: What’s Moscow after in Sudan?

Monday 1 July 2024 ،
Moscow sees it a necessity to rebuild its traditional presence in Africa and Sudan naval base can provide a major gate. Alwaght- About three decades after end of the Soviet military presence in the Red Sea, it seems that the Kremlin intends to rebuild its presence in Africa and meanwhile Sudan is of ...
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West Africa Molting: New Anti-Western Coalition Announcement
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West Africa Molting: New Anti-Western Coalition Announcement

Wednesday 10 July 2024 ،
Leaders of Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali announced a new coalition that cracks down on Western presence and seeks alliance with East. Alwaght- Parts of West Africa are molting in terms of politics and security. On Saturday, leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in a statement announced their exit ...
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Iran Denounces Terrorist Attack in Burkina Faso
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Iran Denounces Terrorist Attack in Burkina Faso

Tuesday 27 August 2024 ،
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the terrorist attack in central Burkina Faso on Saturday, which resulted in the deaths of up to 200 people ALWAGHT- The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned the terrorist attack in central Burkina Faso on Saturday, which resulted in the deaths of up to 200 people ...
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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?
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How Will Assad Fall Impact North African Countries?

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
North Africa now faces a set of challenges among them security ones that are triggered by return of militant fighters from Syria. Alwaght- The collapse of Bashar al-Assad government in Syria marked one of the biggest West Asia developments. This development can bring about substantial consequences t ...
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Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate
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Iran’s Entry to Africa Through Algerian Gate

Thursday 10 April 2025 ،
Iran’s FM visited Algeria as a traditional reliable partner to discuss ways for higher-level ties in all areas. Alwaght- On the eve of the important Iran-US talks in the Omani capital Muscat, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Algeria. Publishing an image of the visit, the Iranian fo ...
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions
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Iraq’s PMF Flexing Muscles to ISIS Threat in Desert Regions

Thursday 30 October 2025 ،
The voluntary forces of Iraq are on surveillance and action missions to clear desert regions of ISIS sleeper cells amid potential rise aided for US. Alwaght- In recent days, Iraqi security sources said the country has heightened its security measures in the border crossings with the three neighborin ...
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region
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Iran’s Fleeting Golden Opportunity in Sahel Region

Monday 22 December 2025 ،
Tehran should act fast for influence and cooperation with Alliance of Sahel States, or have harder competition once other actors arrive. Alwaght- For years, Iranian analysts have been talking about their country’s ignoring of opportunities in Africa. Some encourage a redefinition of the relati ...

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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.