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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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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites

Sunday 8 June 2025
Erbil and Baghdad clash again as KRG says Baghdad cut salaries of its employees. Alwaght- In Recent weeks, differences between Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and central Iraqi government have once again made headlines. One of the most important sources of tensions that these days is making a co ...
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Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War
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Iraq, the Strategic Middle Ground During Israeli-Iranian War

Thursday 3 July 2025 ،
Israel violated Iraqi airspace during its war on Iraq. Baghdad needs to come clean with Tel Aviv on these violations, or suffer consequences. Alwaght- In the geopolitical conflicts of West Asia and North Africa, Iraq has always been one of the focal points of developments and the regional and intern ...
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?
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What’s behind the Dangerous Push to Disarm Resistance Groups in Iraq?

Tuesday 8 July 2025 ،
Disarming these groups can leave a power vacuum, allowing terrorists transfer into Iraq and US to implement its evil plots. Alwaght- Following the 12-day war Israel waged against Iran, the regional equations have undergone drastic changes, with massive efforts being made by some international actors ...
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Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis
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Haraki Tribe Rebellion: A Socio-Political Quake for Barazanis

Saturday 12 July 2025 ،
The recent clashes in Kurdistan region of Iraq matk a warning to the Barzani rulers that current ruling method cannot continue. Alwaght- In the past weeks, Iraqi Kurdistan region has witnessed one of the most unprecedented clashes between the militants of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and loc ...
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms
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Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms

Sunday 13 July 2025 ،
PKK agreed to disarm, ending decades of struggle with Turkey. Eyes are now on Ankara to end anti-Kurdish military actions. Alwaght- After four decades of armed struggle with Turkish government, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has begun disarming following a decision made by its leaders. In ...
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Why’s Syria not Settling Down?
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Why’s Syria not Settling Down?

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
Syria has sunken into a state of chaos as the central government is weak and Israeli intervention is sending things complicated. Alwaght- Seven months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, Syria is sinking into a new wave of bloody sectarian violence driven by differences between a B ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure

Saturday 26 July 2025 ،
The US pushes to disband the anti-terror force to pave the way for its next destabilizing plans in Iraq. Alwaght- The Iraqi parliament is busy handling one of its most sensitive security and political cases: Debating a new law for the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), a military institution that wa ...
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?
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Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?

Monday 28 July 2025 ،
PJAK seems to be serving the American and Israeli agenda against Iran and this explains why it continues life despite its parent group disarmed. Alwaght- less than a month after Israeli demand for ceasefire with Tehran in the recent war, it seems that the Israelis have turned to destabilizing activi ...
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans
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Larijani’s Iraq, Lebanon Tour: Security Diplomacy to Check US Plans

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
Senior Iranian diplomat made it clear that Iran remains a key actor regionally and war has not destroyed an alliance it leads. Alwaght- Shortly after being appointed secretary-general of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani has launched a series of diplomatic moves. Following ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
The Kurds and central government are at odds over control of the northeast. Turkey is pushing Damascus for action. Alwaght- There are increasing signs of an imminent confrontation between the Kurds and the Syrian government, especially after the recent Hasakah conference that brought together a numb ...

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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.