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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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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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Return of Gazans to North: Ironclad Will Beats Devastation
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Return of Gazans to North: Ironclad Will Beats Devastation

Saturday 1 February 2025 ،
Displaced Gaza people are returning home in a move that disturbs the Israeli calculations and plans for their relocation. Alwaght- While the US President Donald Trump in recent days unveiled his controversial plan for forced migration of Gaza people to neighboring Egypt and Jordan, the Palestinians ...
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders
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The US and Iraq’s PMF: A Battle Beyond Iraqi Borders

Sunday 2 February 2025 ،
The US is pushing to dissolve anti-terror Iraq’s PMF as Washington finds it a firm obstacle ahead of its plots in Iraq and region. Alwaght- With the assumption of power by Donald Trump, the prospects of the US tensions with the rivals and even the international partners are gaining weight and politi ...
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Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire: The Challenges Ahead
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Second Stage of Gaza Ceasefire: The Challenges Ahead

Wednesday 5 February 2025 ،
Polarized Israeli politics are one of the obstacles ahead of a second phase of Gaza ceasefire. Alwaght- While the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delayed negotiations on the second stage of Gaza ceasefire to after his return from the US visit, Qatar on Tuesday announced that it continues t ...
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What’s Trump Seeking behind Pressure on Taliban?
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What’s Trump Seeking behind Pressure on Taliban?

Friday 7 February 2025 ،
The US president is building pressure on Kabul rulers in bid to ensure US influence in the region, but Washington already has new rivals. Alwaght- When Donald Trump came back to the White House, it was thought that in the foreign policy, he will focus on China, Ukraine, and West Asia. The silence of ...
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Trump’s Dream for Gaza Will Not Come True: Expert
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Trump’s Dream for Gaza Will Not Come True: Expert

Saturday 8 February 2025 ،
Trump is seeking force Gaza people out, but he certainly will not get through diplomacy what Israel did not get through war. Alwaght- In recent days, the remarks of the US President Donald Trump about forced migration of the Palestinians from Gaza and Washington's readiness to control this besie ...
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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China
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Trump Foreign Aid Cuts: Losing Global Influence to China

Saturday 15 February 2025 ،
Trump is cutting foreign aid in a move to save for spending, but this will hit the US global influence in favor of China. Alwaght- Among Trump's controversial executive orders after comeback to the White House, the order to freeze international aid system in recent days has triggered a backlash. ...
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Jordan King Chooses Throne over Palestinian Cause, Palestinians Don’t Want New Nakba: Expert
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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 ...
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IRGC Ground Force Conducts Largest Operational Readiness Drill in Southwest Iran
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IRGC Ground Force Conducts Largest Operational Readiness Drill in Southwest Iran

Tuesday 18 February 2025 ،
Payambar-e-A’zam (The Great Prophet) 19 exercise, following an earlier security-focused drill in Ezgeleh district, Salas-e Babajani County, Kermanshah Province. This phase aims to implement advanced combat tactics and strategies while testing newly delivered indigenous military hardware under ...
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Amid Re-emerging Gaps with US, What Are European Options against Trump?
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Amid Re-emerging Gaps with US, What Are European Options against Trump?

Thursday 20 February 2025 ،
Europe struggles between bowing to Trump or choosing the difficult and expensive option of building own army. Alwaght- Trump's controversial plan to end Ukraine war through agreement with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has worried the European leaders. The US Secretary of State Mark Rubi ...

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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