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'Missiles coming': Iraq arrests Shiite pilgrims over anti-Israel social media trend

IDF's Arabic spokesman, Col. Avichay Adraee, responded online with a video highlighting recent Israeli strikes in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza

Lior Ben Ari | 08.16.25

Syrian intelligence says thwarted Islamic State attack on Shi'ite shrine

Foiled attack stokes fears ISIS hoping to stage comeback in Syria; new rulers say will protect religious minorities 'in all their diversity'

Reuters | 01.11.25

מהניג העליון של איראן עלי חמינאי פגישה עם בשאר אסד

The rise and fall of Iran's Shia Crescent

Opinion: While it is premature to dismiss Iran’s influence in the Middle East, the collapse of the Assad regime has placed its 'Axis of Resistance' in unprecedented jeopardy

Raz Zimmt | 12.09.24

As Syrian rebels sweep into Aleppo, army closes airport and roads, sources say

Russia promises Assad regime extra military aid to thwart rebels onslaught; sources say new hardware would start arriving in next 72 hours

Reuters | 11.30.24

Men gesture as one of them carries a Hezbollah flag and a picture depicting late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut

Still counting its dead, Hezbollah faces long road to recover from war

Terror group working to re-establish organizational structure fully, probe security breaches that helped Israel land so many painful blows and fully review last year, including mistakes in underestimating Israel's technological capabilities, sources say

Reuters | 11.27.24

Shiites voice growing criticism of Hezbollah as cease-fire stalls: 'You could have prevented death and destruction'

Critics of the terror group say an agreement could have been reached months ago under the same conditions after 1 million people were displaced and thousands killed; Shiite cleric calls on community to reject sectarianism and unite as Lebanese

Lior Ben Ari | 11.25.24

The New challenge for Israel: Meet Iraq's militia commanders and their Hezbollah connection

Analysis: Militias in Iraq and Syria have increased their attacks on Israel in recent days as part of Iran's ring of fire surrounding Israel; Alliance of Shiite groups with Hezbollah could drag the US into the conflict

Lior Ben Ari | 09.26.24

'Missile corridor': Iraq faces tough choices as Iran eyes Israel for attack

If Tehran launches missiles and drones at Israel, Iraq likely won't intercept them, just as it didn’t in April; pro-Iranian militias may join in, and with Baghdad hesitant to confront Iran's proxies, fears grow over potential Israeli counterstrikes

Lior Ben Ari | 08.14.24

Shiite Muslim women mourn during Ashoura ritual.

In Iraq, a law that will ‘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

Hudhaifa Ebrahim/The Media Line | 08.04.24

Iran summons German ambassador after raid on Islamic group in Germany

German ministry said the IZH acted as a direct representative of Iran's Supreme Leader and sought to bring about an Islamic revolution in Germany that would create theocratic rule

Agencies | 07.24.24

From Lebanon to Tehran, Shiite Muslims mark Ashura Day with self-beatings

To commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Shiite Muslims beat themselves on Ashura Day by swinging sharp tools until they are bloody

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 07.16.24

Jordan's King Abdullah meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Foregoing decisive response to Iran could bring about regional calamity

Opinion: Hesitation signifies vulnerability and perpetuates Iran's disruptive activities, which could lead to a steady and increasingly heavier stream of missiles and rockets launched by the Houthis, Hezbollah and pro-Iranian militias in Iraq; This is a scenario that is unfolding as we speak

Ben-Dror Yemini | 04.17.24

Jordan participated in thwarting Iran but it's not enough to thaw cold peace

Opinion: There is too much bad blood between the Amman Palace and Netanyahu; Sunni Jordan stands up to Shiite Iran, refusing to come under its influence or become a protectorate of neighboring Iraq

Smadar Perry | 04.15.24

הרס ב בעלבכ ב לבנון אחרי תקיפות של צה"ל ב-11 במרץ נגד כוח אווירי של חיזבאללה

Hezbollah's strategic bastion in the Bekaa is no longer safe from attack

Analysis: Predominately Shiite region with the city of Baalbek in its center houses Iran-backed terror group's strategic assets that will remain there even if a diplomatic solution ends the current armed conflict

Lior Ben Ari | 03.14.24

איראן פיגוע ב מקדש שיעי בעיר שיראז תמונת ארכיון

Iran: Attack on Shiiite Muslim shrine in Shiraz kills 4

Less than a year after an ISIS terrorist murdered 15 worshipers at the Shah Cheragh shrine, Iran reports another attack

Daniel Salami, News agencies | 08.13.23