Shi'ite
Iran’s protests expose the widening chasm between the regime and its people - opinion
Iran’s protests reveal a deepening divide between the Iranian people and a regime facing growing demands for political change.
Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights in October after securing US exemption
Israel monitoring efforts to disarm Iraqi pro-Iranian Shi'ite militias, concerned they may attack
How America misunderstood Iran’s monarchy - and the Pahlavi legacy - opinion
Iran’s dangerous shift from deterrence to destiny - opinion
When states begin interpreting geopolitics as divine destiny, the Middle East enters a far darker and far more unpredictable phase.
US-Iran deal: A decisive victory for generations or another agreement with metastases? - opinion
Critics warn the proposed Iran deal could repeat past mistakes, delaying rather than eliminating strategic danger.
Majority of Lebanese civilians want peace agreement with Israel, Hezbollah disarmed - poll
While other Lebanese sects said they were ready to have an agreement with Israel, the overwhelming majority of Shi’ites said they opposed a peace deal.
Does pragmatism mean we must accept Hamas as part of Gaza’s future? - opinion
Despite talk of transition, doubts remain about Hamas’s willingness to truly relinquish control in Gaza.
What threat model did the UAE confront, and why should we care? - opinion
Iran’s Velayat-e Faqih was an operational, overt, dangerous sleeper cell; the United Arab Emirates State Security Service took it down
ISIS disrupts Damascus calm, says it assassinated Shi'ite figure
The attack, which took place on May 1, 2026, revived memories of the group’s past hit-and-run operations targeting carefully selected religious and military figures.
Partisan attacks risk undermining US resolve against Iran - opinion
America’s safety should never be treated as a partisan issue; it demands unity, seriousness, and a shared commitment to defending the nation against those who openly call for its destruction
Voices from the Arab press: Bint Jbail, Trump's options, and Lebanon's courage
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people who supported Iran's attacks during war
Bahrain strips 69 individuals of citizenship for supporting Iran’s attacks on the country during the escalation in March and April.
Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report
Iran's Quds Force head Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amid US sanctions.
