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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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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia
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Syria Developments Set off Alarm Bells to Central Asia

Sunday 15 December 2024
Central Asia and Russia is expected to take impacts from Syria developments and power gain of radicalism in Syria. Alwaght- Because of its far-reaching consequences, Syria situation is still one of the most pressing issues not only to the West Asia but also the whole world. The stability in this co ...
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Can Syria Collapse Scenario Be Applied to Yemen’s Ansarullah?
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Can Syria Collapse Scenario Be Applied to Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Monday 16 December 2024 ،
Ansarullah is a powerful front against Israel with high capabilities and on the other side ranks of its opposition are not united. Alwaght- With the collapse of Bashar al-Assad government and takeover of the power by the armed opposition in Syria, Netanyahu and other Israeli officials caught in the ...
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IRGC Ground Forces Initiate Extensive Military Exercises in Western Iran
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IRGC Ground Forces Initiate Extensive Military Exercises in Western Iran

Saturday 4 January 2025 ،
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has commenced a large-scale, specialized military drill in Kermanshah province, western Iran ALWAGHT- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has commenced a large-scale, specialized military drill in Kermanshah province, wester ...
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?
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Iran-Russia Strategic Pact: What Does it Mean for the Two Actors?

Sunday 19 January 2025 ،
Iran and Russia are set to up their partnership at all levels amid fast-changing global equations. Alwaght- While only a few days are left before Donald Trump is inaugurated as the president of the US, Tehran and Moscow have displayed their resolve to shore up their bilateral ties and coordinate 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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What’s Driving Al-Jolani’s Riyadh Visit?
Analysis

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 Will Vigorously Protect Its Peaceful Nuclear Program, Says Leader’s Advisor
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Iran Will Vigorously Protect Its Peaceful Nuclear Program, Says Leader’s Advisor

Tuesday 4 February 2025 ،
A senior political advisor to Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that Iran will exert its full strength to safeguard its peaceful nuclear program ALWAGHT- A senior political advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, emphasized that Iran will exert its full strength t ...
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad
Analysis

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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Indian Ocean Conference: Iranian FM Visit’s Significance, Aims
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Indian Ocean Conference: Iranian FM Visit’s Significance, Aims

Monday 17 February 2025 ،
Iranian FM has attended the summit to highlight Iran’s key role as a stabilizing factor in regional security and economy. Alwaght- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Oman to join 8th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) conference.  The conference, being held with the theme of V ...
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Iranian VP: Caspian Summit Key to Boosting Economic Ties
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Iranian VP: Caspian Summit Key to Boosting Economic Ties

Monday 17 February 2025 ،
Iran’s First Vice President highlighted the importance of strengthening ties in energy, transportation, transit, and tourism ALWAGHT- Iran's First Vice President highlighted the importance of strengthening ties in energy, transportation, transit, and tourism, citing the cultural and civilization ...

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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