Shi'ite
Woven with hidden threads: The cultural-religious doctrine behind Tehran's moves - opinion
When one looks at the new Memorandum of Understanding signed between Iran and the United States, it becomes clear that this is not a random diplomatic maneuver.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Senior Shi'ite cleric hails 'Iranian victory,' demands stronger Hezbollah role in Lebanese gov't
Iran’s dangerous shift from deterrence to destiny - opinion
Iraqi PM-led coalition tops Iraq election with 46 seats, commission says
Prime Minister Sudani's bloc wins Iraq's election, but forming a new government may take months due to challenges in building a majority and balancing US-Iran influence.
After elections, Iraq walks a tightrope between US ties and Iran’s control - analysis
Iraq’s recent election saw 329 seats contested along sectarian lines. The outcome will impact the US-Iraq security arrangement and address the growing power of Iran-backed militias.
The Shi’ite Crescent has collapsed, and neo-Ottomanism has risen - opinion
Even as Hamas is crumbling in Gaza, it may well be reborn in new forms, sustained by the Brotherhood network.
Tehran opens Virgin Mary metro station amid scrutiny over Iran's Christian rights
Iran opens a metro station named after the Virgin Mary, calling it a gesture of coexistence, while critics cite ongoing discrimination against minorities.
To prevent civil war, Lebanese gov't compromising by not disarming Hezbollah, expert says
"Hezbollah and Amal, the two major Shi'ite movements in the country, are telling the Lebanese president and prime minister: forget the government's decision regarding Hezbollah's disarmament."
Can Lebanon disarm Hezbollah? - explainer
Lebanon's cabinet decision gave the army until the end of August to submit a disarmament plan to the government.
IRGC chief visits Baghdad over fears of Iraqi instability - analysis
Qaani met with top Shiite leaders in Baghdad to contain internal splits and preserve Iran's influence in Iraq ahead of parliamentary elections.
Iran is more nuanced and diverse than wrong impressions of it - opinion
The Western world doesn't give Iran enough credit for being a multifaceted nation where many people hope for the downfall of its repressive regime.
Khamenei’s personal hatred of Azerbaijan - opinion
The Islamic Republic of Iran's animosity toward Azerbaijan, an independent Shi'ite Muslim country, stems directly from its supreme leader.
Axis of the weak: Iran's proxy network has been severely damaged - opinion
Iran’s axis of proxies has taken a serious hit and has become an axis of the weak.
