Iran’s Shia crescent falters: How regional power shifts after October 7
B efore October 7, it could be said that Iran was at the peak of its regional influence and power. The Shia crescent was ...
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Sunnis and Shias: What's the story?
Since taking political power in 1979, Iran’s Shia clergy has been supporting the Shia Muslims of Iraq, Lebanon and Syria. This spreading influence has caused concern to the Sunni rulers of Arab ...
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The differences between Shia and Sunni Muslims are at the center of the Iran-Saudi Arabia conflict
Notably, Saudi Arabia is governed by a Sunni Islamic government, while the majority of Iranians are Shiite Muslims, also known as Shia. Other countries that cut ties with Iran on Monday - Bahrain ...
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Sunni-Shia divide: Power struggles shaping the Middle East’s future - opinion
IRAN, AS the Shia stronghold, sees itself as the ideological leader of Shia Muslims worldwide. Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, it has sought to expand its influence by creating a “Shia ...
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Saudi Arabia breaks diplomatic relations with Iran: row over execution of Shia cleric
Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr and 46 others were executed on Saturday after being convicted of terror-related offences. Saudi Arabia says it has broken off diplomatic ties with Iran, amid a row over the ...
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Shiraz Friday Imam threatens to turn White House into Shia prayer house during a sermon
A Husseiniyeh is a type of prayer house unique to Shia Islam and is considered distinct ... and resources," according to Maariv. Iran's political system, known as Islamic Guardianship, involves ...