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Iran orders thousands of tons of ballistic missile ingredients from China - WSJ

Sources estimated that if delivered, the materials could produce around 800 missiles.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during the National Army Day parade ceremony in Tehran, Iran, April 18, 2025.
 Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani attends a press conference, in Baghdad, Iraq April 22, 2024.

Chaos ahead of elections among Iran-backed factions in Iraq - analysis

 HOUTHI MILITARY spokesman Yahya Saree delivers a statement during a demonstration in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen, earlier this month. The writer asks: ‘The Houthis are still acting on Iran’s behalf, but frankly, how much are they really contributing to Iran?’

Iran’s Shia crescent falters: How regional power shifts after October 7 – opinion

 Mourners attend the funeral of people who were killed in Israeli strikes, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Joun village in the Chouf district, Lebanon November 13, 2024.

IDF operations in Lebanon expose cracks in Hezbollah's support in country - interview


A new Middle East is still far off – opinion

Israel will have to live by its sword for many long years ahead.

Saddam Hussein is filmed in footage released after his capture in 2003. Even the decisive American victory over the Iraqi leader did little to alter the domestic or international politics of the Middle East, the writer notes.

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.

 Supporters of Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr protest against corruption, inside the parliament in Baghdad, Iraq July 30, 2022.

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.

 PALESTINIANS CELEBRATE in the Gaza Strip on October 7, after terrorists infiltrated areas of southern Israel and carried out massacres

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’S SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: The Iranian regime acts quietly, patiently, and methodically in regions reigned by instability and chaos, the writer notes.

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.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Hamas deputy Saleh Arouri and the Hamas delegation in Tehran July 22, 2019

Iran is waging a shadow war to reshape the Middle East - opinion

By instigating and fueling regional conflicts, Tehran not only asserts its dominance but also ensures the Arab world remains embroiled in internal strife and reactionary politics.

 An Iranian missile is displayed at an unveiling ceremony at a naval base in Konarak, Iran, this week. The 'Axis of Evil' is a systematic campaign to absorb Arab capitals into Iran's ideological orbit, says the writer.

Iraq parliament speaker accused of 'normalization' with Israel 

Iraq's sectarian parliamentary system breeds instability and creates incentives to persecute people.

 Iraqi speaker of Parliament Mohammed al-Halbousi appears during a vote in Sudani's cabinet at the parliament in Baghdad, Iraq, October 27, 2022.

Iranian-backed militia leader says Mossad used prostitute to kill medieval Imam

The Middle East Media Research Institute first documented and translated Al-Khazali’s antisemitic diatribe that appeared in May.  

 This painting by Yousef Abdinejad is entitled "Martyrdom of Imam Ali". It depicts Ali being assassinated by Ibn Muljam. There are also angels attempting to restrain Ibn Muljam from striking Ali.

Shifts in Lebanon's politics could lead to change or crisis - analysis

Lebanon lacks a president because its feuding sectarian parties cannot agree.

Lebanese Foreign Minister and newly elected head of the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) Gibran Bassil (L) gestures while standing with supporters during a rally to show support for Christian politician and FPM founder Michel Aoun and to mark the October 13 anniversary, October 11, 2015.

London school under review after children sing Iranian propaganda song

The song was first published in 2021 in Iran by a group called "Mah" (an abbreviation of the "Nation of Imam Hosayn" in Persian).

 Iranians sing "Hello Commander" song at Azadi stadium in Tehran

Antisemitic cartoon targeting Azeri leader circulates on Iranian social media

This cartoon is part of a larger campaign of Iranian anti-Azerbaijan content; the two predominantly Shiite countries have been at odds for decades.

 AZERBAIJANI PRESIDENT Ilham Aliyev (right) is welcomed by Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala at an EU summit in Prague in October 2022.