Alwaght | News & Analysis Website

Editor's Choice

News

Most Viewed

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

Kuwait

“No Limits” for Expanding Ties with Kuwait: Iran’s FM
News

“No Limits” for Expanding Ties with Kuwait: Iran’s FM

Thursday 22 June 2023
Amir-Abdollahian is visiting Kuwait as the third leg of his Persian Gulf tour.
alwaght.net
Arab Bloc Shows Open Arms to Moscow in Defiance of Washington
Analysis

Arab Bloc Shows Open Arms to Moscow in Defiance of Washington

Wednesday 12 July 2023
The (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council held its sixth strategic summit with Russia, stressing advancing close relations.
alwaght.net
What’s Next as Iraq Scraped Maritime Navigation Agreement with Kuwait?
Analysis

What’s Next as Iraq Scraped Maritime Navigation Agreement with Kuwait?

Monday 18 September 2023
The Iraqi side insists that the agreement did not fully meet its rights, but Kuwait argues the agreement is based on historical documents.
alwaght.net
Why Was Iran-PGCC Consultative  Meeting Canceled?
Analysis

Why Was Iran-PGCC Consultative Meeting Canceled?

Tuesday 26 September 2023
The meeting seems to have been canceled under US pressure as well as some remaining regional differences.
alwaght.net
Kuwait’s Emir Dies at Age 86
News

Kuwait’s Emir Dies at Age 86

Saturday 16 December 2023
Kuwait’s Emir, Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, has died at the age of 86, state media report
alwaght.net
Kuwait Makes Smooth Power Transition as New Emir Named
Report

Kuwait Makes Smooth Power Transition as New Emir Named

Monday 18 December 2023
Kuwait says farewell to Sheikh Nawaf who ruled the country at hard times.
alwaght.net
Crisis in Gaza: WHO Warns of Critical Shortages at Another Hospital
News

Crisis in Gaza: WHO Warns of Critical Shortages at Another Hospital

Wednesday 10 January 2024
On the 93rd day of the conflict in Gaza, as there were continuous and intense Israeli airstrikes, UN humanitarian officials released updated information on "significant casualties, especially among women and children." They urgently appealed for medical teams, facing overwhelming challenges, to be permitted to carry on with their vital life-saving efforts.
alwaght.net
the Iranian Foreign Minister: the Israeli regime is turning to "indiscriminate terrorism"
News

the Iranian Foreign Minister: the Israeli regime is turning to "indiscriminate terrorism"

Monday 22 January 2024
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, asserts that the Israeli regime is turning to "indiscriminate terrorism" as a response to its setbacks in the besieged Gaza Strip.
alwaght.net
Iran’s Pres. Raisi Sends Message to Kuwaiti Emir on National Day
News

Iran’s Pres. Raisi Sends Message to Kuwaiti Emir on National Day

Sunday 25 February 2024
Kuwait celebrates its national day every year on February 25.
alwaght.net
What prompted Arab countries to reintroduce mandatory military service?
Report

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
alwaght.net
Top General: The Israeli Attack Won’t Remain Unanswered.
News

Top General: The Israeli Attack Won’t Remain Unanswered.

Saturday 6 April 2024
Iran’s highest-ranking military commander gave an assurance that a revenge for the Israeli fatal strike on the country’s diplomatic mission in Damascus is inevitable, noting that Tehran will decide how and when to carry out the retaliatory operation.
alwaght.net
Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes
Paper

Arab-EU Meeting on Gaza: Motivations and Outcomes

Wednesday 24 April 2024
The (P) GCC and EU held a meeting to discuss Gaza war, but they do not make much difference as long as there are not serious checks to Israel.
alwaght.net
Mubarak Port Development, Kuwait’s Dream to Take the Pulse of Persian Gulf Trade
Report

Mubarak Port Development, Kuwait’s Dream to Take the Pulse of Persian Gulf Trade

Tuesday 4 June 2024
Kuwait is working with China to transform into a trade hub in northern Persian Gulf, but it needs to beat challenges first.
alwaght.net
What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?
Report

What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

Tuesday 9 July 2024
Kuwaiti government this year banned Ashura signs and maekebs for Shiites in an unprecedented move.
alwaght.net
Iran Seeks Enhanced Cooperation with Persian Gulf States: Foreign Minister
News

Iran Seeks Enhanced Cooperation with Persian Gulf States: Foreign Minister

Sunday 22 September 2024
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi detailed Iran’s strategy for increased cooperation with the southern Persian Gulf nations

Gallery

Photo

Film

Courages Individiuals like Sinvar are on the Rise

Courages Individiuals like Sinvar are on the Rise