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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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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa
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The Geopolitical Maneuvering of Saudi Arabia and the UAE Amid the Crises in the Horn of Africa

Monday 26 February 2024
Saudis aim to hinder Emirati initiatives by forging closer ties with Mogadishu. The Saudis, perceiving the Emiratis not as partners and allies but as rivals in the Yemeni conflict, are now, regarding Abu Dhabi's growing influence in the Horn of Africa, keen to avoid falling behind. They aim to h ...
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How Does the World View Pres. Raisi’s Passing?
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How Does the World View Pres. Raisi’s Passing?

Wednesday 22 May 2024 ،
The world reacted to passing of Iranian President Raisi, with all labeling him an influential head of state. Alwaght- The news of crash of helicopter carrying Iranian President Seyyed Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and some other officials since the initial moments were fo ...
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Iran’s Distinctive Presence in SCO Summit
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Iran’s Distinctive Presence in SCO Summit

Sunday 7 July 2024 ،
Iran is a crucial member with high potentials in trade, energy, and geopolitics and can benefit from the SCO. Alwaght- Kazakhstan capital Astana on June 3 and 4 hosted the 24th meeting of leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and from Iran the acting President Mohammad Mokhber headed a h ...
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Why Do Regional Resistance Leaders not Worry about Administration Change in Iran?
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Why Do Regional Resistance Leaders not Worry about Administration Change in Iran?

Sunday 14 July 2024 ،
Pro-reaistance foreign policy is fundamental to the Islamic Republic and shift of administrations does not change it. Alwaght- With the change of political systems especially in present day form through election, always a degree of changes at various policy making levels is predictable. For this rea ...
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BRICS’s Jump to De-monopolize International Security Institutions
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BRICS’s Jump to De-monopolize International Security Institutions

Monday 16 September 2024 ،
The BRICS bloc works to end the Western monopoly of the global security and economic institutions. Alwaght- As the world experiences new changes and developments, the political and economic groupings across the world take new forms. In recent years, the China and Russia-led BRICS economic bloc has ...
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US Removes $10 Million Bounty on HTS Leader
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US Removes $10 Million Bounty on HTS Leader

Saturday 21 December 2024 ،
The US is removing the $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants in Syria ALWAGHT- The US is removing the $10 million reward it had offered for the capture of the leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) militants in Syria. On Friday, US Ass ...
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Iran Confident in Peaceful Nuclear Program, Committed to Negotiations: FM
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Iran Confident in Peaceful Nuclear Program, Committed to Negotiations: FM

Wednesday 15 January 2025 ،
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has never abandoned negotiations, confident in the peaceful nature of its nuclear energy program ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran has never abandoned negotiations, confident in the peaceful nature of its nuclear energy program ...
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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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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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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations
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Iran and Qatar: A Model of Friendly Relations

Saturday 22 February 2025 ،
Iran and Qatar are working on bilateral ties, especially trade, and also discussing regional cases. Alwaght- Diplomatic visits of senior officials of countries play a substantial role in boosting bilateral ties, contribute to advancing common interests, and bring closer the views of countries on var ...

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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