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- Iranian and Saudi Officials Hold Talks to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
- Gaza Death Toll Hits 67,139 After 12 Killed Since Dawn
- Israeli Troops Carry Out Ground Raids in Southern Syria, Detain Three
- Yemeni Forces Strike Key Israeli Sites in Occupied al-Quds With Ballistic Missile
- Araghchi: Europe Has Less Influence in Upcoming Iran Nuclear Talks
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Araghchi: Europe Has Less Influence in Upcoming Iran Nuclear Talks Iran’s foreign minister says Europe has eroded its influence in efforts to resolve Tehran’s nuclear dispute
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Araghchi Accuses US Of Blocking Progress in New York Negotiations Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, criticized the US for hindering progress in diplomatic discussions
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Government Shutdown in US As Trump Threatens Mass Dismissals of Federal Workers The United States has gone into shutdown once more as Republicans were unable to reach a budget agreement with Democratic lawmakers
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Argentine Nobel Laureate Calls for Netanyahu’s Arrest Over Gaza Massacres Adolfo Pérez Esquivel, Argentine Nobel Peace Prize winner, filed a petition urging the arrest of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over Gaza-related war crimes
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Top Iranian General Hails Naval Forces’ State of Full Preparedness for Confrontation Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi lauded the Army and IRGC naval forces for their full combat preparedness
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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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What’s behind Al-Jolani’s UAE Visit?
Tuesday 15 April 2025
The new Syrian ruler is struggling with financial and legitimacy challenges and hopes for help from Arab countries. Alwaght- Syrian Interim President Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, officially named Ahmad al-Sharaa, in his fourth foreign trip visited the UAE along with his Foreign Minister Assad al-Sheybani ...
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Stripped of Excuse, Will Turkey Remove Forces from Iraq after PKK Disarming?
Wednesday 14 May 2025
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PKK declared its disarming and this gives Baghdad a lever to press Turkey to remove its forces from Iraqi soil. Alwaght- The announcement of official dissolution of Turkey's Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has focused the eyes on the developments in Iraq. Before this and in the past 10 years, the ...
Analysis
Disarming for Diplomacy? Implications of PKK Laying Down Arms
Sunday 13 July 2025
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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.
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As Syria Sinks in Crisis again, Re-embracing Spirit of Resistance Looks Only Working Choice
Sunday 20 July 2025
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Syria faces a serious danger of split under al-Jolani’s rule and the only option for survival is return to its past path. Alwaght- The noisy party of the rule of the armed groups over the war-torn Syria has ended way sooner than what was predicted and as the al-Jolani gang and its foreign supporters ...
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New PMF Law: Redefining Power in Iraq’s Security Structure
Saturday 26 July 2025
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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 ...
Analysis
Why’s Iranian Branch of PKK not Disarmed?
Monday 28 July 2025
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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 ...
Analysis
On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
Tuesday 19 August 2025
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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 ...
Analysis
Syria’s Post-Assad Economy: Dim Prospects Despite Alluring Promises
Sunday 7 September 2025
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Syria’s battered economy is suffering as the government is cutting subsidies and the political stability outlook is uncertain. Alwaght- While after the fall of the government of Bashar al-Assad the hope of some Syrians for economic improvement was high, Syria began to grapple with extensive challeng ...
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Turkey’s Strategic Concerns about Israeli Threats: Scenarios Ahead
Tuesday 16 September 2025
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Turkey feels that a direct confrontation with Israel may be nearing not because of support for Palestine but because of an unfolding competition. Alwaght- Israeli airstrike on Qatar targeting Hamas leaders has triggered heightened concerns across Turkey as the Turks think they could be the next targ ...
Analysis
Baghdad-Erbil Oil Exports Deal: From Home to Regional and International Geopolitical Impacts
Sunday 5 October 2025
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Baghdad and Erbil have agreed on resuming Kurdistan oil exports, paving the way for influences ranging from home to the foreign actors. Alwaght- After over two years of halt, Iraqi Kurdistan region has resumed its oil exports via the Turkish Port of Ceyhan. This development is an outcome of a new de ...
