Sunni shiite
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
Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ
Chaos ahead of elections among Iran-backed factions in Iraq - analysis
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.
IDF operations in Lebanon expose cracks in Hezbollah's support in country - interview
"The Shiites in Lebanon are under pressure they have never experienced before," says Prof. Baram, emphasizing the pressure is multifaceted.
A new Middle East is still far off – opinion
Israel will have to live by its sword for many long years ahead.
In Iraq, a law that can ‘legalize pedophilia’ is on the table
Critics say that the amendment, which would create separate family law tracks for Sunni and Shiite Iraqis, would allow legal child marriage and harm women’s status.
Gazans under attack from Iran sympathizers for celebrating death of Raisi
These events highlight the Sunni-Shi’i rift present at the center of the Islamic and Arab world for centuries.
Curbing Iran aggression is key to peace in the Middle East - opinion
The Iranian regime acts quietly, patiently, and methodically in regions reigned by instability and chaos.
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.
