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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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Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert
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Muslim World Backs Iran, Israel and US Failed to Realize War Goals: Expert

Wednesday 13 August 2025
regional atmosphere in favor of Iran. Tehran in the war both showed its resistance to the attack of two aggressors that were equipped with cutting-edge military technology and proved that its domestic nuclear knowledge is not eliminatable with bombing. Alwaght discussed the war and its outcomes with ...
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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 ،
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 his recent visit to Moscow, where he held talks with Russian offici ...
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Iranian President Plans Trips to Armenia, Belarus, and China
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Iranian President Plans Trips to Armenia, Belarus, and China

Saturday 16 August 2025 ،
regional security, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships, making it a critical platform for Iran to strengthen its diplomatic and trade ties within the Eurasian region. This will be the fifth time China hosts the annual summit, underscoring its pivotal role within the organization. Analy ...
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Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda
Analysis

Hezbollah Weapons and an Impossible Disarming Agenda

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
regional influence. Tehran still works to expand its regional influence while talking to Washington over its nuclear program, and if these talks yield a positive outcome, they can influence Hezbollah position and role in Lebanon. So, Iran is a determining element in support of Hezbollah and oppositi ...
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus
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Iran Closely Monitoring Developments in the Caucasus

Sunday 17 August 2025 ،
regional complexities. Iran views the South Caucasus as a critical strategic corridor, linking it not only to Russia but also to broader regional markets and transit routes. Officials in Tehran stress that stability in this area directly affects Iran’s security and economic interests, particu ...
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Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions
Analysis

Zangezur Corridor Challenges in the Shadow of Geopolitical Competitions

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
regional consensus on its necessity and benefits. Conflict of interests of actors in Zangezur Corridor  Although Baku and Ankara advocate the Zangezur Corridor and highlight its economic advantages—like lower transport costs, boosted trade, and a key role in transit networks—the r ...
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On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?
Analysis

On Brink of Clash: What Are Possible Scenarios for Damascus and Kurds in Northeastern Syria?

Tuesday 19 August 2025 ،
regional negotiations, the new Syrian government has attempted to integrate the SDF into the structure of the Syrian army and hand over management of the northeastern regions to the central government. However, this integration has so far ran into serious problems. Identity disputes, local Kurdish c ...
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?
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Does the US Plan to Stay in Iraq under "Security Partnership" Guise?

Wednesday 20 August 2025 ،
regional factors are driving the US decision to relocate its forces in Iraq or remove them from this country. The most important factor is the pressure put on the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia al-Sudani by the public opinion and resistance groups who are pushing for immediate expu ...
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
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Heated Diplomatic Battle over UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon

Saturday 23 August 2025 ،
regionally and internationally. The mission of the force, stationed in Lebanon since 1978 following the Israeli invasion of the country and occupation of southern Lebanon, is about to expire again. Every year, the UN Security Council decides on the extension or alternation of the mission of the UN ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei: US Seeks Obedience, ‘Israel’ Must Face Isolation
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Ayatollah Khamenei: US Seeks Obedience, ‘Israel’ Must Face Isolation

Sunday 24 August 2025 ،
regional influence against foreign pressures and internal threats.

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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.