Some political parties are pointing fingers at foreign interference in the political blocs’ talks as these accusations are pointed directly to Iran...
detailsRussia, China and Iran, all influential powers in Asia, are preparing for the U.S. military to leave Afghanistan at a time of aggravated tensions and soaring violence in the war-torn nation with which they have unique and historical ties...
detailsOn June 17, after almost a decade of trying, the U.S. House of Representatives voted by a substantial bipartisan margin to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force , which permitted the invasion of Iraq, the ouster of Saddam Hussein...
detailsSince the early hours of today, thousands of people are heading toward Tahrir Square to participate in the remembrance...
detailsWhere maximum pressure was meant to further limit Irans nuclear work, instead it led to its expansion.
detailsThe assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh poses many short terms and long-term questions. First, how was the killing done and who is responsible? How will the US and Iran react?..
detailsThey say that vice president Mike Pence, secretary of state Mike Pompeo and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff Gen...
detailsIn threatening the closure, the U.S. administration is undermining the reform-minded Iraqi prime minister’s efforts against Iran-backed militias and risking Baghdad’s relationship with Washington.
detailsTehran’s entire modus operandi is designed to pressure Washington and its allies but avoid all-out conflict, and distorting this reality so close to a U.S. election will only hinder an effective policy response.
detailsThe US still has important interests in the regions and pulling out without a plan would only ensure it is forced to return when conditions deteriorate and threats re-emerge.
detailsThe US government is in high pursuit to win Iraq as an ally and launched a relentless campaign to boycott everyone opposes their policy
detailsA growing partnership between America’s main Middle East adversary and Asia’s rising superpower bears careful watching in Washington.
detailsIf anyone thought that Chinese American relations could not get worse, they were wrong, as President Trump and the State Department ratcheted
detailsRocket attacks by Iranian proxy groups in Iraq have been a common feature of the Iraqi security landscape over the past two decades, often causing material damage and on occasion killing and injuring Americans and Iraqis.
detailsWhy have Irans moderates and reformists lost public support, and what will this mean for Irans foreign policy?
detailsIt is well known that Israel possesses enormous firepower and strong armed forces for land, sea, and air combat, and is better equipped than any other army in the Middle East.
detailsThe ministry of foreign affairs in Baghdad protested on the heavy bombing launched by Turkey and Iran targeting zones of northern Iraq where members of the ...
detailsConservative Republicans have unveiled a report that could have terrible consequences for a country already facing ruin.
detailsThese developments come after important events in the political scene during the past two years. The most important of which is Irans loss of its soft power, which has long helped it win the Shiite street in Iraq.
detailsThe PMF units was created in 2014 following a fatwa, or religious call to action, from Sistani, to defeat the Islamic State (ISIS) after its occupation of large areas in northwestern Iraq. At the begging, all of the PMF units are armed groups following Al
detailsUnder pressure, the Islamic Republic is reassessing its strategy and telling allied factions that Tehran will mostly leave politics to the Iraqis
detailsIf Kadhimis nomination goes through, it would be good news for Iraq, but Washingtons troubled relationship with Baghdad still needs a radical strategic reset.
detailsA regular survey of experts on matters relating to Middle Eastern and North African politics and security.
detailsAs covid-19 began spreading across Iran in February, the regime held a rigged election. Weeks later, when nearly 10% of Iranian mps were infected and it was clear the country had a problem, the ruling clerics refused to close crowded holy spots.
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