Shi'ite
What threat model did the UAE confront, and why should we care? - opinion
Iran’s Velayat-e Faqih was an operational, overt, dangerous sleeper cell; the United Arab Emirates State Security Service took it down
ISIS disrupts Damascus calm, says it assassinated Shi'ite figure
Partisan attacks risk undermining US resolve against Iran - opinion
Voices from the Arab press: Bint Jbail, Trump's options, and Lebanon's courage
Lebanon war widening divide within Shi'ite community as frustrations with Hezbollah grow
After Hezbollah launched rocket fire into Israeli territory on March 2, Israel responded with a large-scale offensive that again displaced many Shi'ite residents and reignited debate over the group.
Who are the most senior Iranian officials left alive after weeks of Israeli-US strikes? - explainer
In the wake of the devastation on the political and military echelons of the Islamic Republic, who are some of the most significant figures remaining in Iran?
Senior Iran-backed Iraqi militia official killed, Kataib Hezbollah not confirming circumstances
Kataib Hezbollah confirms the death of Abu Ali al-Askari, a senior member and militia spokesperson, who frequently criticized the US and Israel, while not confirming the cause of his death.
The Iran war is a severe blow to Shi’ite Islam - opinion
Strengthening regional stability in the Middle East is based on moderate Sunni-majority states and Israel's national interests.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise means Iran’s revolution is far from over - opinion
Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment suggests Iran’s theocratic regime will pursue the same revolutionary path.
Iran’s leaders may welcome chaos instead of fearing collapse - opinion
As the West gauges damage and deterrence, Iran’s ideological core may see war as a divine test, preparing the world for a messianic era.
What is Ashab al-Yamin? New Shi’ite terror group claims synagogue attacks across Europe - exclusive
The group seemingly did not exist before this week and, unusually, does not have its own Telegram or social media channels. Usually, such groups create channels straight away.
Hezbollah's strategy banks on Iranian clerics surviving, Mideast ceasefire, sources say
Greatly weakened during the 2024 war, Hezbollah has faced pressure from the Lebanese state to disarm. The Beirut government last week banned Hezbollah's military activities.
Operation Roaring Lion signals a new era in Middle East power politics - opinion
Operation Roaring Lion shows unprecedented US-Israel cooperation while exposing Iran’s isolation and new regional threats.
Is a chaos free transition possible? The risks of Iranian regime change - opinion
In Venezuela, Trump argued, the United States removed the dictator but kept the governing structure intact.
