Sunni shiite
Haibat al-Halbousi elected Iraq’s parliament speaker as new legislature convenes
Iraq continues to face challenges as it navigates between the Iranian influence on the country and a push by the US and others to roll back Iranian-backed militias.
Iraqi Sunnis divided over upcoming vote for parliament speaker
As Iran weakens, Turkey emerges as new threat to Israel and the West - opinion
Sunni candidate killed ahead of Iraq’s November parliamentary elections
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.
Rockets hit central Baghdad for second day in escalating unrest
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the strikes and no claim of responsibility, two police officers said.
Iran closes its borders with Iraq, halts flights amid violence - State TV
Millions of Iranians travel to the Iraqi city of Kerbala every year for the ritual of Arbaeen, which marks the end of a 40-day mourning period for the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, Imam Hussein.
