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.

Activists have warned that groups like Allahiyah, led by Iran-backed Abdul Ali, can easily attract disillusioned youth to their cause, stressing the urgency for the government to address the conditions fueling its rise.

As preparations for the 34th Arab summit in Baghdad progress, questions arise about Syrian President al-Sharaa's attendance, despite Iraq not congratulating him on assuming office.

In a move that ignited widespread debate in Iraq, the Iraqi Cabinet voted to deduct 1% from the salaries of employees and retirees, labeling it as a “voluntary donation to Lebanon and Gaza.”

Several Iraqi figures have been repeatedly mentioned in the media as part of Israeli Occupation’s potential target list in strikes planned against Iraq.