Shi'ite

Why does Iran have a supreme leader?

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.

30/09/2024
 An ambulance vehicle drives as hundreds of members of Hezbollah were seriously wounded, in Sidon

Hezbollah’s worst nightmare: Chaos in its ranks

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

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.

Iranian waves Iran and Bahrain flags

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.

By REUTERS
24/06/2024

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.

By REUTERS
12/05/2024

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.

By REUTERS
26/09/2023

Hezbollah uses Ashura religious events to show off ‘modern weapons’ - analysis

Terrorist leader Hassan Nasrallah threatens Israel, European countries and puts out homophobic statements as his militia terrorizes Lebanon.

How real is the Saudi-Iranian thaw? - opinion

Saudi leaders no doubt believe that restoring diplomatic relations is a useful political ploy, but surely appreciate that the deal is superficial.

Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Ramadan

Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to revive relations earlier this month after years of hostility that had threatened stability and security in the Gulf.

By REUTERS
27/03/2023

Iran sentences two to death for Islamic State attack on shrine

The two men sentenced to death said during the trial that they had been in contact with the Islamic State in neighboring Afghanistan and helped organize the attack.

By REUTERS
18/03/2023
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