Alwaght | News & Analysis Website

Editor's Choice

News

Most Viewed

Day Week Month

In Focus

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
New node

New node

Map of  Latest Battlefield Developments in Syria and Iraq on

alwaght.net
Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador
News

Caucasus Issues Related "Only" to Regional Countries: Iran Ambassador

Saturday 9 March 2024
Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Russian-led military bloc. Experts said that the announcement was a result of an Armenian deal with France. During Pashinyan's visit to Paris on Feb. 10-11, during negotiations with French President Emmanuel Macron, the issue of Armenia's withdrawal from the CS ...
alwaght.net
The joint and dangerous conspiracy of Turkey, Israel, America, and Erbil against Iraq
Interview

The joint and dangerous conspiracy of Turkey, Israel, America, and Erbil against Iraq

Tuesday 12 March 2024 ،
It could be argued that the Kurdistan region is complicit and involved in a conspiracy with America, Israel, and the Turkish government The anticipation is that the central government will not remain entirely silent regarding this Turkish action; however, ultimately, two statements are released. It ...
alwaght.net
Rafah Invasion Sending Camp David Agreement in Coma
Analysis

Rafah Invasion Sending Camp David Agreement in Coma

Thursday 9 May 2024 ،
After Rafah invasion, Egypt mulls options related to Camp David agreement to respond as the Israeli operation compromises its national security. Alwaght- Israeli sources claimed that the army has taken control of the Palestinian side of Rafah border crossing. Occupation of the Palestinian side of th ...
alwaght.net
Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?
Analysis

Two Big Reasons for Pessimism: Is US-Saudi Defense Pact Really Too Close?

Sunday 12 May 2024 ،
The US says a defense deal with Saudi Arabia is close, but major gaps need to be filled first. Alwaght- On April 29, the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued a surprise statement reporting the closeness of Washington and Riyadh to signing a new defense pact. Shortly after, Saudi Foreign Minis ...
alwaght.net
Zangzor Tug of War: What Are the Geopolitical Interests of Actors?
Paper

Zangzor Tug of War: What Are the Geopolitical Interests of Actors?

Sunday 15 September 2024 ،
Treaty Organization (CSTO) and wanted military intervention against Azerbaijan.  The Russians argued that the task of the CSTO is to protect the internationally recognized borders, but Karabakh is recognized as an occupied region, and therefore refused to send troops. The decline to deploy tro ...
alwaght.net
Iran’s Vice President Attends Eurasian Economic Forum in Armenia
News

Iran’s Vice President Attends Eurasian Economic Forum in Armenia

Tuesday 1 October 2024 ،
Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union, highlighting a decade of economic cooperation. The forum’s theme, “10 Years of the EAEU: Prospects and Priorities,” focuses on topics including economic collaboration, technological and digital advancements, infrastructure development, logist ...
alwaght.net
ICC Arrest Warrant to Netanyahu, Gallant: What Are the Consequences?
Analysis

ICC Arrest Warrant to Netanyahu, Gallant: What Are the Consequences?

Saturday 23 November 2024 ،
The two are expected to be limited politically and diplomatic costs of sending weapons to Israel by allies will rise. Alwaght- After a year of unceasing Israeli genocide of Gaza women and children, the International Criminal Court (ICC) finally issued an arrest warrant to the Israeli Prime Minister ...
alwaght.net
Hamas Re-wrote History of Israeli-Arab Wars
Analysis

Hamas Re-wrote History of Israeli-Arab Wars

Saturday 25 January 2025 ،
Hamas’s resistance managed to impose new equations on Israel, breaking with bitter memories of Arab defeats in wars against Israel. Alwaght- The Arab-Israeli wars have a special place in the history of the contemporary developments of the West Asia region. From the wars between Arab and Israeli armi ...
alwaght.net
Trump’s War on Intl. Structures Draws International Backlash, Home Gaps
Report

Trump’s War on Intl. Structures Draws International Backlash, Home Gaps

Sunday 9 February 2025 ،
Trump sanctioned ICC court in a move that will cost the country’s image heavily at home and abroad. Alwaght- The American President Donald Trump who since his inauguration issued several controversial executive orders against countries and international organizations, on Thursday signed into law san ...
alwaght.net
Jordan King Chooses Throne over Palestinian Cause, Palestinians Don’t Want New Nakba: Expert
Interview

Jordan King Chooses Throne over Palestinian Cause, Palestinians Don’t Want New Nakba: Expert

Friday 14 February 2025 ،
Jordanian king said he opposes Trump’s plan to force Palestinians to Jordan and Egypt, but he does not have a play card. Alwaght- Trump's plan for forced migration of Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, which has stirred a massive controversy in political circles, has drawn worry of Cair ...

Gallery

Photo

Film

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