Shi'ite
How America misunderstood Iran’s monarchy - and the Pahlavi legacy - opinion
Western views of monarchy often overlook Iran’s unique history, where kingship has long been tied to national unity and cultural identity.
Iran’s worsening economic crisis raises questions over Tehran’s willingness to compromise
Iran’s powerful militia network could expand war - opinion
Trump’s agenda now: Destroy Iranian regime's ability to govern – opinion
'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.
Coincidence? Israeli strike in Damascus took place near important Shi’ite shrine - analysis
The Zaynab shrine has served as a center of pro-Iranian activity since the Syrian civil war began in 2011, and as such has been targeted by other groups.
Iran, Bahrain to start talks on releasing Iranian funds, resuming political relations
Bahrain, home to the US Navy Fifth Fleet, has long blamed Tehran for stirring up its own majority Shi'ite Muslim population against the country's Sunni monarchy.
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.
