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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
Powerful Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Sadr girds for political comeback
His return likely planned for the 2025 parliamentary election, could threaten the growing clout of rivals, including Iraqi Shi'ite parties and armed factions close to Iran.
Historic Middle East railway set to link Iran's Shi'ite Muslims with Iraq
"We should see the trains moving in about 18 months because it's a small distance," Nasser Al-Asadi, transport advisor to the Iraqi prime minister, told Reuters.
Hezbollah uses Ashura religious events to show off ‘modern weapons’ - analysis
Terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel, European countries and puts out homophobic statements as his militia terrorizes Lebanon.
How real is the Saudi-Iranian thaw? - opinion
Saudi leaders no doubt believe that restoring diplomatic relations is a useful political ploy, but surely appreciate that the deal is superficial.
Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan
Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to revive relations earlier this month after years of hostility that had threatened stability and security in the Gulf.
Iran sentences two to death for Islamic State attack on shrine
The two men sentenced to death said during the trial that they had been in contact with the Islamic State in neighboring Afghanistan and helped organize the attack.
Iran is growing a Shi'ite nucleus in Israel, manipulates internal strife - opinion
Iran, discontent with their current regime of torture, is attempting to expand their influence in Israel.
Sadr's supporters leave Baghdad on his order following riots
Violent clashes erupted in Iraq's Republican Palace in the heavily protected Green Zone after the powerful Shi'ite cleric announced he would fully withdraw from politics.
Armed clashes sweep Iraq amid political turmoil
Iraq has been swept by political turmoil in the past year as all sides failed to form a government coalition.
Sadrist protests against Iranian influence: Iraq's testing moment
BEHIND THE LINES: The possibility of further deterioration remains very real. Iraq is currently passing through its most tense days since the ISIS war eight years ago.
