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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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Who is Mohammed al-Tous, the Longest-serving Palestinian Detainee Released by Israel?
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Who is Mohammed al-Tous, the Longest-serving Palestinian Detainee Released by Israel?

Sunday 26 January 2025
Israel has released Mohammed al-Tous, the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner, as part of the second phase of a prisoner exchange agreement ALWAGHT- Israel has released Mohammed al-Tous, the longest-serving Palestinian prisoner, as part of the second phase of a prisoner exchange agreement with the ...
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Iran FM’s Afghanistan Visit Seeks Common Views on Region and Trade
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Iran FM’s Afghanistan Visit Seeks Common Views on Region and Trade

Sunday 26 January 2025 ،
Iran’s Araghchi visited Afghanistan and talked to officials in Kabul on a variety of bilateral and internal issues. Alwaght- Since Taliban's takeover of power in Afghanistan in August 2021, Iran has tried in a variety of ways to establish constructive interactions with new Kabul leaders and buil ...
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Turkey Planning Influence in Iraq
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Turkey Planning Influence in Iraq

Saturday 1 February 2025 ،
Turkey has been working to get a foothold in Iraq using both military presence and now economic partnership. Alwaght- Diplomatic visits, especially in West Asia, are a reflection of efforts for boosting bilateral relations and dealing with complicated regional issues. In this connection, the Sunday ...
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What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?
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What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?

Monday 3 February 2025 ،
New Syrian leader has visited Riyadh as the first destination since he took the power, signaling will for closer ties to kingdom. Alwaght- Ahmad al-Sharaa, or better known for his nom de guerre Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, who has recently been appointed by an allied military council as president of Syri ...
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Turkey Plans to Establish Military Bases and Station F-16 Jets in Syria
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Turkey Plans to Establish Military Bases and Station F-16 Jets in Syria

Monday 3 February 2025 ،
According to informed sources, Turkey is planning to establish military bases in Syria and deploy F-16 fighter jets in the near future ALWAGHT- According to informed sources, Turkey is planning to establish military bases in Syria and deploy F-16 fighter jets in the near future. Citing informed sou ...
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Iran Denounces US ‘Improper Conduct’ Toward Iranian Nationals
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Iran Denounces US ‘Improper Conduct’ Toward Iranian Nationals

Saturday 15 February 2025 ،
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has criticized the US government for its “inappropriate and degrading” treatment of immigrants ALWAGHT- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has criticized the US government for its “inappropriate and degrading” treatment o ...
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Iran Takes Center Stage in Regional Gas Swap as New Energy Age Emerges
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Iran Takes Center Stage in Regional Gas Swap as New Energy Age Emerges

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Turkmenistan and Turkey signed a deal that will transfer gas via Iran, defying the American pressure campaign. Alwaght- Geopolitical developments, regional and international dynamics, and intensification of competition among the energy producers for larger shares from the emerging markets in recent ...
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Syrian refugees post-Assad have a difficult decision to make as new Syria is still struggling to get devastated economy back on the track. Alwaght- With the collapse of government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the case of the Syrian refugees, which was put on international agenda after the end of civ ...
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The Russian FM Will Visit Tehran Soon for Key Bilateral and Regional Talks
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The Russian FM Will Visit Tehran Soon for Key Bilateral and Regional Talks

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will travel to Tehran soon for discussions on mutual, regional, and global issues ALWAGHT- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will travel to Tehran soon for discussions on mutual, regional, and global issues, according to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spoke ...
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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon on The Day of Nasrallah’s Funeral, Escalating Tensions
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Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon on The Day of Nasrallah’s Funeral, Escalating Tensions

Sunday 23 February 2025 ،
Israeli warplanes have launched airstrikes on several towns in Lebanon, violating an ongoing ceasefire ALWAGHT- Israeli warplanes have launched airstrikes on several towns in Lebanon, violating an ongoing ceasefire just hours before the mass funeral of martyred Hezbollah leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrall ...

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Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Another epic from the Iranian people on the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution