Anything that was and is against Western culture and tradition is embraced by certain influential intellectuals.

B efore October 7, it could be said that Iran was at the peak of its regional influence and power. The Shia crescent was stronger than ever, and Iran’s regional influence was gr ...

of the current Yemeni civil war in the wake of the Arab Spring are Shia and loyal to the Islamic Republic and act according to Iran’s military and political requirements. The Houthis owe Iran ...

Instead, Sadr was mainly focused on Iraqi nationalism and asserting Shia political power within Iraq. Internal divisions emerged within the group as the Mahdi Army came under external pressure from ...