Shi'ite
Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Three or four cells, each comprising about 10 elite Iraqi Shi'ite Muslim fighters, launched at least seven drone attacks from desert locations near the southern cities of Basra and Samawa.
Senior Shi'ite cleric hails 'Iranian victory,' demands stronger Hezbollah role in Lebanese gov't
Iran’s dangerous shift from deterrence to destiny - opinion
US-Iran deal: A decisive victory for generations or another agreement with metastases? - opinion
Majority of Lebanese civilians want peace agreement with Israel, Hezbollah disarmed - poll
While other Lebanese sects said they were ready to have an agreement with Israel, the overwhelming majority of Shi’ites said they opposed a peace deal.
Does pragmatism mean we must accept Hamas as part of Gaza’s future? - opinion
Despite talk of transition, doubts remain about Hamas’s willingness to truly relinquish control in Gaza.
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
The attack, which took place on May 1, 2026, revived memories of the group’s past hit-and-run operations targeting carefully selected religious and military figures.
Partisan attacks risk undermining US resolve against Iran - opinion
America’s safety should never be treated as a partisan issue; it demands unity, seriousness, and a shared commitment to defending the nation against those who openly call for its destruction
Voices from the Arab press: Bint Jbail, Trump's options, and Lebanon's courage
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Bahrain revokes citizenship of 69 people who supported Iran's attacks during war
Bahrain strips 69 individuals of citizenship for supporting Iran’s attacks on the country during the escalation in March and April.
Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report
Iran's Quds Force head Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amid US sanctions.
Why the US must prioritize Hezbollah in the Iran deal - opinion
Hezbollah turns US-Iran negotiations into a wider regional security test for Israel and Lebanon.
From diplomacy to bombs: Western nihilism fueled Iran’s expansion - opinion
Decades of Western diplomacy misjudged Iran’s ideology, fueling a war that the West was unprepared for.
