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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 Preparing for Friday Elections, Polls Put Turnout at Higher Rates

Iran Preparing for Friday Elections, Polls Put Turnout at Higher Rates

Friday 1 March 2024
Iranians will vote to send a clear message to the world that Tehran remains robust and will press ahead with its policy. Alwaght- Iran is making its final preparations for Friday elections, with new polls suggesting a higher turnout in the key vote. People will cast their votes to elect 276 members ...
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Long Election Lines As Voting Continues in Iran

Long Election Lines As Voting Continues in Iran

Friday 1 March 2024 ،
Elections opened and people are voting for the parliament and the Assembly of Experts. Alwaght- People in Iran continue to vote in parliament and Assembly of Experts elections with long queues are reported in various polling stations. Polls opened at 8:00 local time (4:30 UTC), with the first vote ...
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Iran Election: Voting Extended for Second Time amid Peak

Iran Election: Voting Extended for Second Time amid Peak

Friday 1 March 2024 ،
The turnout rate is expected to be high as people are coming to the polling stations. Alwaght- Iran’s election commission announced it extended the voting process two hours to 10:00 PM local time (6:30 UTC) as more people are coming to the polling stations to vote.  The commission at 7:0 ...
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Iran Parliament, Assembly of Experts Polls Close

Iran Parliament, Assembly of Experts Polls Close

Saturday 2 March 2024 ،
The elections were extended three times as people came to vote on the final hours. Alwaght- Polling stations have ended the voting process as people turned in masses to elect a new parliament.  The polling process was extended three times, each time for two hours, from 8:00 PM local time (4:30 ...
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What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?

What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?

Tuesday 5 March 2024 ،
Arab nations along the Persian Gulf have acknowledged the significance of their military, leading to the enactment of mandatory service laws Arab nations along the Persian Gulf have acknowledged the significance of their military, leading to the enactment of mandatory service laws, prompted by regio ...
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How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

How did the ambitious projects of bin Salman drain Saudi Arabia’s resources?

Tuesday 12 March 2024 ،
Bin Salman, who envisions a prosperous Saudi Arabia through his ambitious projects, has actually caused the country to confront an 80% surge in budget deficit Bin Salman, who envisions a prosperous Saudi Arabia through his ambitious projects, has actually caused the country to confront an 80% surge ...
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UK Recession, Poverty on the Rise

UK Recession, Poverty on the Rise

Wednesday 10 April 2024 ،
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thus far resisted pressure for early elections in the UK ALWAGHT- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thus far resisted pressure for early elections in the UK. However, the country's economic conditions, strained by financial assistance for the Ukraine conflict and asse ...
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The shift in resistance tactics from traditional weaponry to drones and precision missiles

The shift in resistance tactics from traditional weaponry to drones and precision missiles

Saturday 20 April 2024 ،
The era of using outdated Katyusha rockets against the Zionist regime’s aggressions is over ALWAGHT- The era of using outdated Katyusha rockets against the Zionist regime's aggressions is over. As resistance moves forward, drones and potent precision missiles have taken the role previously held ...
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Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership

Iran and New Africa: Prospects of Economy and Security-based Partnership

Sunday 28 April 2024 ،
Iran is seeking new partnership with an Africa that is undergoing new changes that make it a favorable partner for Tehran. Alwaght- In the world's political literature, Africa is described the land of opportunities due to the high economic potentials and abundance of human and natural resources. ...
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How Are War Costs Threatening Israeli Regime’s Existence?

How Are War Costs Threatening Israeli Regime’s Existence?

Tuesday 14 May 2024 ،
Israel is counting the costs of its war on Gaza and many economic sectors are bearing the brunt. Alwaght- The war Tel Aviv waged against Gaza about eight months ago has inflicted heavy damage on the Israeli economy and has cast a negative shadow on all aspects of life in the occupied territories.&nb ...

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Millions bid farewell to President Raeisi companions in Tehran

Millions bid farewell to President Raeisi companions in Tehran