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Haibat al-Halbousi elected Iraq’s parliament speaker as new legislature convenes
Iraq continues to face challenges as it navigates between the Iranian influence on the country and a push by the US and others to roll back Iranian-backed militias.
Iraqi Sunnis divided over upcoming vote for parliament speaker
As Iran weakens, Turkey emerges as new threat to Israel and the West - opinion
Sunni candidate killed ahead of Iraq’s November parliamentary elections
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
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.
Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ
Sources estimated that if delivered, the materials could produce around 800 missiles.
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.
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.
