Shiites

Syria foils ISIS attack on Shiite shrine near Damascus

Syria's new government says it successfully foiled a plan by ISIS to detonate a bomb at a Shiite shrine in Sayyida Zeinab, a suburb of Damascus. Members of the cell arrested.

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Lebanon's parliament to elect new president

Lebanon's parliament to convene on January 9 to elect a new president, having been without one since Michel Aoun’s term ended in October 2022.

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Man sentenced to death over attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian court sentences to death Tajik man convicted over carrying out deadly attack on Shiite shrine in Shiraz.

Iran:

Four dead in attack on Shiite shrine

Iranian State media reported that two assailants were involved in the shooting at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz.

Tsurkov’s fate will ultimately depend on Iran

It is doubtful that the Shi'ite militia holding the Princeton scholar will take marching orders from Iraq's central government. Op-ed.

Watch: Protesters in Iraq demand Iran-free government

Hundreds of protesters are camping out in the parliament building as famed Shiite cleric wants to rid his country of Iranian influence.

Watch: Crowds storm Iraqi parliament, demand Shiite government

Hundreds of Iraqis are protesting the current government by camping out inside the parliament building.

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Mullahs and Taliban: confrontation or containment?

The Iranian regime feels powerless and is not able to protect Afghan Shiites as it has in neighboring states.What course will it take?Op-ed.

Iraq: Anti-Iranian group eyeing country's premiership

The political movement of Shiite cleric who led an uprising against U.S. forces in Iraq is vying for the country's top appointments.

Iraqi leader: Shiites killed Americans, Al-Qaeda blew up Iraqis

Militia leader said all American GIs killed in the country by Shiite forces while Sunni terror groups 'blew up local schools and markets.'

Degrees of punishment

The main avenue of sin is the international body that incorporates 193 nations, The United Nations..

Report: Five killed in attack on pro-Iranian militias

Sky News reports attack on pro-Iranian Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, near the border with Iraq.

Report: Shiite militia attacked near Iraq-Syria border

Arab media report attack on Shiite militias in the Syrian city of Al Bukamal, where a similar attack took place last week.

ANALYSIS: How Iran hijacked the Iraqi elections

The new Shiite-dominated pro-Iran government will most likely have negative repercussions for US-Iraqi relations.

Khamenei: Saudis committing 'treason' against Muslims

Iran’s Supreme Leader accuses Saudi rulers of committing treason by aligning themselves with the United States and Israel.

Rouhani: Saudi Arabia covering up its defeats

Iranian President says Saudi Arabia presents his country as an enemy to cover up its defeats in the region.

Bahrain sentences 19 Shiites to jail over spying

Bahraini court sentences 19 Shiites to lengthy jail terms on charges of spying for Iran and plotting to overthrow the regime.

Iran: Saudi Arabia supports terrorism

Iran criticizes Saudi Arabia after the Saudi deputy crown prince rules out dialogue with Tehran.

Watch: Brawl in Egyptian TV studio

Debate on Shiite books on Egyptian TV turns ugly as the debaters throw objects at each other.

Obama promises vigilance when it comes to Iran

During a visit to Saudi Arabia, Obama pledges to remain vigilant against Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East.

Hezbollah blasts GCC blacklist as 'irresponsible'

Hezbollah blasts decision by Gulf monarchies to classify it as a "terror" organization.

Lebanese Justice Minister resigns due to Hezbollah 'dominance'

Lebanon’s Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi resigns, cites Shiite Hezbollah’s “domination” of the government.

Iranian FM: Saudis trying to drag the whole region to war

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, levels accusations at rival Saudi Arabia in New York Times op-ed.

Saudi Arabia Blasts Iran's 'Aggressive Statements'

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister denounces Iran, after the Islamic Republic accuses Saudi Arabia and Bahrain of causing tensions.

Expert: The Americans Surrendered to Iran

Dr. Harold Rhode of Ariel University says there were never any real negotiations between Iran and the West. Rather, the Americans gave in.

Iran Extends Olive Branch to Muslim Countries Following Deal

Iran tells fellow Muslim countries it hopes nuclear deal would pave the way for more cooperation.

Saudi Arabia Warns Iran Against Inciting Turmoil

Saudi Arabia issues warning to regional rival Iran after a landmark deal is signed with the six world powers.

Saudi Arabia: We Won't Stand By While Iran Meddles in the Region

Saudi Foreign Minister accuses Iran of “interfering in the Middle East’s affairs”, says his country will not stand idly by.

Expert: Pry Syria Away from Iran

Professor John Myhill of Haifa University says it's worth considering how a future Syria independent of Iran could align with Israel.

Saudi Arabia Ramps Up for Largest Campaign Since Gulf War

Saudi Arabia has an advanced military arsenal, and it hopes to send a message to Iran with those destructive capabilities in Yemen.

Expert: Syria is Splitting Apart, And Obama Shouldn't Stop It

Pinhas Inbari says that Syria is breaking apart, despite the desire to end the war with a strong government in Damascus.

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Saudi Offensive Coincides with US Airstrikes in Tikrit

Yoel Guzansky says that simultaneous US airstrikes in Iraq and Saudi strikes in Yemen almost certainly meant to roll back Iran’s influence.

Yemen: Worshippers Cursed Jews at Moment of Mosque Bombing

Worshippers in a Shiite Houthi mosque were busy wishing Death to America as a suicide bomber detonated himself on Friday.

Not Just Israel: Arab States Worried About Iran Deal

Arab governments reportedly tell Washington they fear a bad deal with Iran will cause a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

Turks Boycott Schools in Protest of Islamization of Education

Secular Turks opposed to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan take to the streets to demand a secular education.

Al-Nusra Threatens Sunnis in Lebanon

"Support us or pay the price," Al-Qaeda's Syrian branch says to Lebanon's Sunni Muslims.

ISIS Declares an Islamic Caliphate

Jihadist group which seized territory in Iraq and Syria declares itself an Islamic caliphate, calls others to pledge allegiance.

Iraqis to ISIS: Bring It On, We Have Dug Your Graves

Watch: A group of Shiite Iraqi poets rouse the crowds in anti-ISIS rhetoric, as the Islamists move in on Baghdad.

Iraq: Senior Shiite Cleric Calls on Citizens to Fight ISIS

Iraq's most senior Shiite cleric calls on citizens who are able to bear arms to fight ISIS Islamists who are taking over cities.

Saudi Arabia Reaches Out to Rival Iran

Saudi Arabia says it is ready to negotiate better relations with its longtime regional rival, invites Iranian Foreign Minister to Riyadh.

Hezbollah, Sunnis Part of New Lebanon Government

Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam unveils new government, capping 10 months of political wrangling.

Anti-Hezbollah Chants at Funeral of Former Lebanese Minister

"Hezbollah is the enemy of God," shout mourners during funeral of former minister Mohammed Shatah, who was killed in a car bomb.

Iraq: 7 Members of One Family Killed in Another Day of Violence

Attacks in Iraq killed 10 people on Saturday, seven of them from the same family.

Kidnapped Lebanese Pilgrims Released in Exchange for Pilots

Nine Lebanese pilgrims who were kidnapped by rebels in Syria have been freed in exchange for two Turkish pilots seized in Lebanon in August.

Lebanon Charges 7 More People in Tripoli Bombings

Seven more people have been charged over deadly bomb attacks in the Lebanese city of Tripoli in August.

Radical Cleric: Muslims Cannot Do It, Let U.S. Attack in Syria

Radical Egyptian cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi says he supports strike in Syria because “the Muslims cannot do it.”

Syrians Charged in Deadly Lebanon Attacks

Five people, including a Syrian army captain, have been charged over deadly attacks in the northern Lebanese port city of Tripoli.

Syrian Strife Stresses Shi'ite/Sunni Split

A rift has developed among Islamists, as Shi'ite and Sunni terror groups pick sides in Syria's bloody civil war.

Lebanon: Suspect Arrested in Twin Tripoli Bombings

Suspect who was arrested appears in surveillance video at the site of one of the explosions which killed 47 in Tripoli.

Hezbollah Condemns Bomb Attacks in Tripoli

"These twin terrorist explosions are part of a criminal plan aiming to plant the seeds of strife," says Hezbollah after Tripoli attacks.

Sunni Sheikh: Beirut Explosion Because of Hezbollah Crimes

The Lebanese Sunni Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir says that last week's explosion in Beirut was a result of Hezbollah’s “crimes in Syria.”

Report: 1,000 Mosques Destroyed in Syria Fighting

The civil war in Syria has turned into a religious war between Sunnis and Alawite Shiites.

Nasrallah: I'm Willing to Go Fight in Syria Myself

Hezbollah chief says that Thursday's car bombing in Beirut will not deter members of his group from fighting in Syria.

Sunni Group Issues Warning to 'Pig Nasrallah'

A Sunni group claims it was behind the car bomb attack in a Hezbollah stronghold, issues warning to the group's chief.

13 Dead in Iraq As Violence Continues

Attacks in Iraq killed 13 people on Tuesday, four of them Shiite worshippers.

Iraq: Ramadan Ends with Wave of Attacks, Dozens Killed

More than 60 people were killed in a series of bomb attacks in Iraq, as locals celebrated the Eid al-Fitr festival.

Video: Clerics Joyful Over Murder of Four Shiites in Egypt

Egyptian clerics have expressed joy over the brutal murders of four Shiites, including prominent cleric Sheik Hassan Shehata.

Lebanon: Six Killed as Military Clashes with Radicals

Six Lebanese soldiers killed in a clash with supporters of a radical Sunni Muslim sheikh opposed to Hizbullah.

Syrian Civil War Becomes a Religious Sectarian War

The split between Shiites and Sunnis is deepening and the war in Syria is threatening the rest of the Muslim world.