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Syria, Iraq stir hope despite memories of war with resumption of Shiite pilgrimages- analysis
The prospect of renewed activity has also revived concerns among Syrians who remember the involvement of Iran-backed armed groups in the country's civil war.
Hezbollah, Amal base barred from Beirut airport security zones amid anti-Shi'ite bias claims
Iraqi security forces target political ‘corruption’ in Baghdad Green Zone raids
The illusion of change in Iraq: Baghdad's militia shake-up masks a deeper Iranian strategy
Kurds in Iraq are powerbrokers in Iraq’s politics, but do they benefit? - analysis
Iraqi Shi’ite leaders arrived in Erbil for talks with Kurdish officials as political deadlock deepens over appointing a new president and prime minister.
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
Iraq’s top leadership is divided along sectarian lines, with the president being Kurdish and the prime minister usually a Shi’ite. The lower-level speaker of parliament's role goes to Sunnis.
As Iran weakens, Turkey emerges as new threat to Israel and the West - opinion
How Iran’s decline, Turkey's rise, and the spread of Islamist extremism now threaten the West’s security and demand a decisive global response.
Sunni candidate killed ahead of Iraq’s November parliamentary elections
This is the most high-profile assassination of these elections and the most high-profile attack in Iraq in recent memory.
Lebanon faces crunch point on Hezbollah disarmament
Calls for Hezbollah's disarmament have taken center stage in Lebanon since last year's devastating war with Israel, which upended a power balance long dominated by the Shi'ite Muslim group.
Pro-Iran militia leader claims US interference in Iraq’s PMF legislation - analysis
Although he was not named in the Shafaq report, it appears Walai was referring to US Ambassador Steven H. Fagin, who assumed his duties as Chargé d'Affaires at the US Embassy in Baghdad in May 2025.
Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ
Sources estimated that if delivered, the materials could produce around 800 missiles.
Chaos ahead of elections among Iran-backed factions in Iraq - analysis
Iraq is having elections in November, and even though the day is far off, chaos is unfolding in the discussion about the lists ahead of the vote.
Iran’s Shia crescent falters: How regional power shifts after October 7 – opinion
Iran’s regional influence weakens as the Shia crescent collapses post-October 7.
