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
What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?
Analysis

What Would Be Iranian Scenarios for a US Military Intervention?

Tuesday 13 January 2026
Minister Abbas Araghchi, saying that “we are ready for all options” held: “We hope a wise option [by Trump] is chosen. In our eyes, it is unimportant what option is picked. We are ready for war, for diplomacy and for economic [war] options.” Large scale attacks on US militar ...
alwaght.net
What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?
Analysis

What’s the Agenda of Iraqi FM During Tehran Visit?

Sunday 18 January 2026 ،
Minister Fuad Hussein has visited Tehran amid escalating tensions in the region to follow up the past agreements and has held talks with senior Iranian officials. He was officially received by his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. In his one-day visit, Hussein is also expected to meet Iran’ ...
alwaght.net
Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?
Analysis

Canada’s Pivot to East a Prelue to Collapse of Trans-Atlantic Alliance?

Saturday 24 January 2026 ،
Minister Mark Carney sharply criticized recent remarks made by Trump, stating, Canada is not alive because of America; Canada thrives because of its own values. Carney emphasized that Canada can demonstrate to the world that the future does not have to be authoritarian. Without naming Trump, Carney ...
alwaght.net
What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?
Report

What Does Israeli Delegation Seek in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan?

Monday 26 January 2026 ،
Minister Gideon Sa'ar is heading the delegation and the visit is meant to boost bilateral political and economic ties. Azerbaijan 24 website reported that during the visit, a number of official events as well as contacts with the state officials and communal members, including the Jewish societ ...
alwaght.net
From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US
Report

From Mercusor or "Mother of Agreements" : EU’s Economic Divorce from the US

Thursday 29 January 2026 ،
Trade Organization have not only tarnished its credibility but have also accelerated a global push for alternatives. The result is a steady erosion of Washington’s economic influence and the rising clout of rivals, on top of them China.  The very institutions the US built after World War ...
alwaght.net
What’s Driven Qatari PM’s Short Tehran Visit?
Analysis

What’s Driven Qatari PM’s Short Tehran Visit?

Monday 2 February 2026 ،
Minister Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to the Iranian capital. The visit was not given publicity upon its happening and the Qatari official left Iran a few hours after his arrival. This trip has stirred speculations about his mission regarding regional efforts to de-escalate tensions in ...
alwaght.net
Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?
Analysis

Is Saudi Arabia Re-trying a Failed Project against Yemen’s Ansarullah?

Sunday 8 February 2026 ،
Minister, Moammar Al-Eryani, stated: “Saudi Arabia has cooperated with us and expressed its readiness to pay all salaries in full. This support enables Yemen to reorganize and bring armed groups under its control.” The Kingdom had previously paid allied fighters of its backed government ...
alwaght.net
Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?
Analysis

Is Horn of Africa Becoming New Flashpoint after New Rivaling Agreements?

Thursday 12 February 2026 ،
Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman was signed as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s government seeks to rally regional support against Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Somalia’s Defense Ministry said the agreement aims to “streng ...
alwaght.net
Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order
Analysis

Europe Weighing Up Moves for Post-American World Order

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Minister Keir Starmer urged European nations to end their reliance on the US military support, calling for stronger intra-European cooperation instead.  I’m talking about a vision of European security and greater European autonomy, that does not herald US withdrawal but answers the call ...
alwaght.net
Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty
Paper

Amid Trump’s Pressures, Al-Maliki’s Candidacy Remains Shrouded in Uncertainty

Monday 16 February 2026 ،
Minister Fuad Hussein, speaking on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, articulated the delicate balancing act. Baghdad, he stated, takes American signals seriously, while insisting that selecting a prime minister remains a domestic affair. This dual-track approach, neither confronting W ...

Gallery

Photo

Film

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.