Shi'ite
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
Can Lebanon disarm Hezbollah? - explainer
IRGC chief visits Baghdad over fears of Iraqi instability - analysis
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.
Why Iranians embrace Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Nowruz vs Ramadan, Pahlavi vs Khamenei - opinion
During the New Year celebration Nowruz, Iranians chose their old traditions, while the regime imposed mourning for Imam Ali. More and more, slogans for Reza Pahlavi as leader of a secular Iran.
Iran under threat: Is Trump preparing for decisive action? - opinion
What a beautiful image it is – when the embassies of Israel and the United States once again raise their flags in free Tehran.
'Yemen is built off Iran': Cutting off Tehran's supplies will stop the Houthis, expert says
Baram proposes strategic alternatives to using the Israeli air force to defeat the Houthis, including targeting maritime supply routes and dismantling piers.
Iraq considers Syrian intervention as rebels advance
Iraqi forces bolster border defenses as Sunni rebels threaten Assad's hold on Syria.
Pro-Iranian militias enter Syria, President Bashar Assad's Aleppo Palace invaded
Battling Israel left Tehran too weak to deal with Syria, researcher says • Airstrikes in northwestern Syria kill 25 people
Lebanese officials say economic strain could weaken Hezbollah control
Will economic pressure on Hezbollah lead to a shift in political dynamics within the Shi'ite community?
Why does Iran have a supreme leader? - explainer
What is the basis of the office of supreme leader? Do other countries aside from Iran have one? Here is everything you need to know.
Hezbollah’s worst nightmare: Chaos in its ranks - analysis
Hezbollah, a highly trained and disciplined terrorist group, is now facing chaos and vulnerability after a large number of its members were injured by exploding communication devices.
