Sunni shiite

Seven Iraqi soldiers killed, 13 wounded in strike near PMF base in Anbar

Smoke rose from the location following the attack, the sources added.

People stand amidst debris following an attack on a building in Erbil, Iraq, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video released March 25, 2026.
Smoke rises in the sky after blasts were heard in Manama, Bahrain, February 28, 2026.

Shi’ite cells in Gulf states are cooperating with Iran, leaking data, coordinates to IRGC

 A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

From Quds Day to global influence: How Iran outsmarted the Sunni Arab world - opinion

IDF Chief-of-Staff Eyal Zamir visits Battalion 947 during a war with Iran, March 3, 2026

IDF chief: Israel will remove 'entire Shi'ite axis threat of Iran, Hezbollah'


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.

 Members of Iraqi security forces salute during a military parade held by Iraq's army, Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces), and the Police force during a ceremony marking the anniversary of the defeat of the Islamic State (IS) group, in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul on December 2024.

Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ

Sources estimated that if delivered, the materials could produce around 800 missiles.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during the National Army Day parade ceremony in Tehran, Iran, April 18, 2025.

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.

 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends a press conference, in Baghdad, Iraq April 22, 2024.

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.

 HOUTHI MILITARY spokesman Yahya Saree delivers a statement during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen, earlier this month. The writer asks: ‘The Houthis are still acting on Iran’s behalf, but frankly, how much are they really contributing to Iran?’

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.

 Mourners attend the funeral of people who were killed in Israeli strikes, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Joun village in the Chouf district, Lebanon November 13, 2024.

A new Middle East is still far off – opinion

Israel will have to live by its sword for many long years ahead.

Saddam Hussein is filmed in footage released after his capture in 2003. Even the decisive American victory over the Iraqi leader did little to alter the domestic or international politics of the Middle East, the writer notes.

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.

 Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr protest against corruption, inside the parliament in Baghdad, Iraq July 30, 2022.

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.

 PALESTINIANS CELEBRATE in the Gaza Strip on October 7, after terrorists infiltrated areas of southern Israel and carried out massacres

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’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The Iranian regime acts quietly, patiently, and methodically in regions reigned by instability and chaos, the writer notes.

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's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Hamas deputy Saleh Arouri and the Hamas delegation in Tehran July 22, 2019