Politics Politics 2022-01-31 With Baghdad airport attack, rift widens between Iran and Iraqi proxies Asaib Ahl al-Haq leader's words show deepening tensions between the militia and its backer, Iran, which have now exploded into the open. Politics 2022-01-28 Syria's accession to China's Belt and Road Initiative signals troubles ahead In addition to enabling Bashar al-Assad's brutal regime, the move is likely to trigger fierce rivalry among Syria's other allies and saddle the country with debt. Politics 2022-01-17 Hizbullah digs in near Syria's Sayyida Zainab shrine The Iran-backed party has built concrete fortifications and weapons storage facilities above and below ground near the Damascus shrine. Politics 2022-01-03 Iran's push for war, instability abroad deepen domestic discontent The regime's insistence on upholding the legacy of slain IRGC commander Qassem Soleimani comes at the expense of the Iranian people, who are getting more and more impatient. Politics 2021-12-08 After Iraq elections, independents seek united front Independent candidates are moving towards the formation of a unified bloc that performs its tasks without partisan or factional interference. Politics 2021-11-25 Unit 121: Nasrallah's death squad carrying out Iran's agenda in Lebanon Nasrallah was a small wage-earner created by Iran, which then made him a leader and gave him a mandate to serve al-Wali al-Faqih, including via a death squad. Politics 2021-11-11 IRGC's Quds Force stalls under Qaani's lacklustre leadership As Esmail Qaani approaches his 2nd anniversary as IRGC-QF commander, he has failed to distinguish himself or fill his predecessor's shoes. Politics 2021-10-05 Syria faces pressure after refusing visa for chemical arms inspector Syria's declaration on its remaining chemical weapons 'cannot be considered accurate and complete', toxic weapons watchdog says. Politics 2021-09-28 Hizbullah sapped by Syria war, missteps in Lebanon Time has proven that Hizbullah has failed in managing Lebanon, with its opponents and members of its own base calling for its removal from the political decision-making process. Politics 2021-08-30 Baghdad summit gives Iraq 'unifying role' in regional peace efforts The summit Saturday brought together leaders from France, Jordan, Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia. Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | Next
