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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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Iran Celebrates 44th Anniversary of End to US-Backed Pahlavi Monarchy, Beginning of Islamic Republic

Iran Celebrates 44th Anniversary of End to US-Backed Pahlavi Monarchy, Beginning of Islamic Republic

Saturday 1 April 2023
Independence, Freedom and the Islamic Republic” for the country. Since then, the nation annually celebrates Farvardin 12 (April 1) on the Iranian calendar as the Islamic Republic Day. The Islamic Revolution, led by the late Imam Khomeini, culminated in the overthrow of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi ...
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Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev Solidifying Power with Referendum

Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev Solidifying Power with Referendum

Wednesday 3 May 2023 ،
The Uzbek president conducted a referendum that allows him to rule longer, though he argues constitution changes serve public interests. Alwaght- Uzbekistan held a constitutional reform referendum on Sunday and millions turned out to have their say on the upcoming changes. The Central Election Commi ...
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Erbil-Baku Relations Boost Coming against Backdrop of Iranian Reservations, Concerns

Erbil-Baku Relations Boost Coming against Backdrop of Iranian Reservations, Concerns

Sunday 23 July 2023 ،
Baku and Erbil have began to bolster their ties as part of a broader alliance with Israel that apparently puts Iranian interests at stake. Alwaght- Political, security, and economic partnership of Azerbaijan and Iraq's Kurdistan region has taken a growing trend in the past few years. This is an ...
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SCF Mediating to Settle Baghdad-Erbil Oil Disputes

SCF Mediating to Settle Baghdad-Erbil Oil Disputes

Thursday 10 August 2023 ،
The parliamentary coalition recently mediated Erbil negotiations with the central government to work out an agreement on Kurdistan oil sales and budget. Alwaght- Iraqi Kurdistan region's oil exports case remains controversial and unsettled despite holding a series of meetings between Baghdad and ...
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Baghdad-Erbil Dispute Over Makhmur

Baghdad-Erbil Dispute Over Makhmur

Tuesday 24 October 2023 ،
Iraqi army and Kurdish Peshmerga forces clashed over an evacuated PKK base. Alwaght- Despite the growing political and economic competition between the Kurdistan region of Iraq and the central government in Baghdad, in recent months security differences have overshadowed their bilateral ties. On Sun ...
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Will Kirkuk Reembrace Security after Recent Provincial Election?

Will Kirkuk Reembrace Security after Recent Provincial Election?

Sunday 24 December 2023 ،
Kirkuk has been immersed in insecurity for years as Erbil and central government disagree over its rule. But rays of hope can emerge after provincial elections. Alwaght- On Monday, Iraq held provincial council elections after a decade, and millions of Iraqis voted to elect their representatives in l ...
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The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

The Barzanis and the tactic of removing traces

Saturday 27 January 2024 ،
The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barzani uprising against the Iraqi regime The strengthening of relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurds began with the onset of the Kurdish rebellion, also known as the Barz ...
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Iran Marks Islamic Republic Day

Iran Marks Islamic Republic Day

Sunday 31 March 2024 ،
The day set in motion a policy that granted Iran independence, self-determination, and achievements over the past four decades. Alwaght- Today Iran is marking Islamic Republic Day, the day Iranians voted on March 31, 1979, in a referendum to approve of Islamic Republic to become their official polit ...
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IRGC Vows to Protect National Interests in Islamic Republic Day Statement

IRGC Vows to Protect National Interests in Islamic Republic Day Statement

Sunday 31 March 2024 ،
Iran marks Islamic Republic Day, the day Iranians in March 31, 1979 voted to accept Islamic Republic as their new political system. Alwaght- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a statement that observed the Islamic Republic Day has vowed it will continue to protect national interests.  ...
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Iranians Commemorate the Anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s Passing

Iranians Commemorate the Anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s Passing

Monday 3 June 2024 ،
On Monday, June 3, Iran organized commemorative ceremonies to honor the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini ALWAGHT- On Monday, June 3, Iran organized commemorative ceremonies to honor the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, marking the 35th anniversary of his passin ...

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Courages Individiuals like Sinvar are on the Rise

Courages Individiuals like Sinvar are on the Rise