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Monday, February 2, 2026

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Iran Forces al–Maliki Back: Is Iraq on the Brink of New Conflict?

Iran Forces al–Maliki Back: Is Iraq on the Brink of New Conflict?

6 days ago

With the approval of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, for the nomination of Nouri al-Maliki, a senior figure in Iraq’s SCF, to assume the post of prime minister for a third term, questions have intensified over how the United States might respond to this.

From the Disputed Islands to the Dorra Gas Field: Why the Gulf Is Pressuring Tehran at This Moment

From the Disputed Islands to the Dorra Gas Field: Why the Gulf Is Pressuring Tehran at This Moment

2 months ago

Tensions between Iran and the Gulf states have spiked sharply in the wake of a GCC summit in Manama, where member countries renewed their call for Tehran to end its “occupation” of the three Emirati islands.

Syria’s Shia After Assad: Keeping Ties with Iran or Embracing the New Government?

Syria’s Shia After Assad: Keeping Ties with Iran or Embracing the New Government?

10 months ago

Syria’s Shia community is seeking to preserve positive relations with the new state leadership following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, after years of drawing closer to Iran both religiously and militarily.

Without a Single Shot: How America Aims to Break Iran's Influence in Iraq

Without a Single Shot: How America Aims to Break Iran's Influence in Iraq

10 months ago

Announced on April 3, 2025, by Wilson and co-sponsor Congressman Jimmy Panetta, the “Free Iraq from Iran Act” aims to curb Tehran’s influence in Iraq and reassert Iraqi sovereignty.

Sadrist Boycott and Its Impact on Iraq's Political Future

Sadrist Boycott and Its Impact on Iraq's Political Future

10 months ago

Muqtada al-Sadr's boycott of the 2025 elections, citing corruption and a flawed system, sparks debate on its impact on Iraq's political balance and reforms.

'Sadrist Movement': How Iran's Influence in Iraq Faces Critical Challenge

'Sadrist Movement': How Iran's Influence in Iraq Faces Critical Challenge

10 months ago

The potential impact on Iraq if Iran withdraws support for its proxies, highlighting shifts in political power and rising alternatives like the Sadrist movement.