Sunni shiite
The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
BEHIND THE LINES: The decision by Zaidan’s allies to integrate their armed elements into state security forces represents an effort by a pro-Iranian element to consolidate its power.
Iranian attacks awaken Bahrain’s demons - opinion
Trinidad designates IRGC, Hezbollah, Hamas as terrorist orgs., local Muslim groups denounce act
Seven Iraqi soldiers killed, 13 wounded in strike near PMF base in Anbar
Gazans under attack from Iran sympathizers for celebrating death of Raisi
These events highlight the Sunni-Shi’i rift present at the center of the Islamic and Arab world for centuries.
Curbing Iran aggression is key to peace in the Middle East - opinion
The Iranian regime acts quietly, patiently, and methodically in regions reigned by instability and chaos.
Iran, Hezbollah may not risk war with Israel over al-Arouri killing - former defense chief
Iran and Hezbollah, both Shiite movements, may not view the death of al-Arouri, who is Sunni, as worth the cost.
Iran is waging a shadow war to reshape the Middle East - opinion
By instigating and fueling regional conflicts, Tehran not only asserts its dominance but also ensures the Arab world remains embroiled in internal strife and reactionary politics.
Iraq parliament speaker accused of 'normalization' with Israel
Iraq's sectarian parliamentary system breeds instability and creates incentives to persecute people.
Iranian-backed militia leader says Mossad used prostitute to kill medieval Imam
The Middle East Media Research Institute first documented and translated Al-Khazali’s antisemitic diatribe that appeared in May.
Shifts in Lebanon's politics could lead to change or crisis - analysis
Lebanon lacks a president because its feuding sectarian parties cannot agree.
London school under review after children sing Iranian propaganda song
The song was first published in 2021 in Iran by a group called "Mah" (an abbreviation of the "Nation of Imam Hosayn" in Persian).
Antisemitic cartoon targeting Azeri leader circulates on Iranian social media
This cartoon is part of a larger campaign of Iranian anti-Azerbaijan content; the two predominantly Shiite countries have been at odds for decades.
Iraq: Political impasse ends with new PM, but Shiite infighting is far from over
In a peaceful session, the members of the Iraqi parliament, the Council of Representatives, appointed Abdul Latif Rashid as the new president, who in turn tapped al-Sudani as prime minister.
