1+ hour, 54+ min ago  (90+ words) The future of Asa'ib Ahl Al-Haq, one of Iraq's most prominent Shiite armed groups, appears to be in flux after its pledge to put its weapons under state control. The faction's June 2 declaration has been roundly hailed by Iraq's political…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (358+ words) Now that he is at least formally Iran's top decision maker, Khamenei's appointment could serve two parallel purposes. On one hand, it signals continuity and unwavering defiance in the face of an existential fight for the Islamic Republic's future. The…...