Mohammed al-Sudani pitches himself as someone who can keep Iranian influence in check, but his vote share may not be big enough to ensure a clear political victory.
Iraq votes in parliamentary elections amid US security talks and concerns about Iranian influence
On November 11, Iraqis voted in the country’s sixth parliamentary election since 2006. More than 30 million people were eligible to vote, and estimates say turnout was around 55 percent. There were …
After elections, Iraq walks a tightrope between US ties and Iran’s control
Iraq’s recent election saw 329 seats contested along sectarian lines. The outcome will impact the US-Iraq security arrangement and address the growing power of Iran-backed militias.
Why Iran’s water crisis has brought its major cities to the brink of evacuation
Iran faces its worst water crisis in decades, with Tehran and Mashhad nearing severe shortages amid drought, mismanagement, and overuse of groundwater, forcing rationing, infrastructure strain, and potential evacuation warnings.
Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if the drought gripping the country continues.
UN watchdog hasn’t been able to verify Iran’s stockpile of near-weapons grade uranium in months
The International Atomic Energy Agency has been unable to verify Iran’s near weapons-grade uranium stockpile since Israel struck its nuclear sites in June.
Women riding the streets of Tehran on motorbikes is the latest sign of Iran’s societal change
Women are increasingly seen riding motorbikes in Iran’s capital, where laws and religious mores once barred women from motorbikes.
Iran engages in diplomatic blitz, strengthening ties with Iraq, Uzbekistan, UAE
Amid tensions with Israel and the US, Iran is ramping up diplomacy to build a “multipolar order,” strengthening ties with Iraq, the UAE, and Uzbekistan to safeguard its regional influence. Iran is …
Iraqis Are Voting for a New Parliament. Here’s What to Know.
Iraq is caught in the conflict between Washington and Tehran, with the Trump administration insisting that the next government disarm powerful Iran-backed militias.
Iran says US facing global crisis
“Today, the United States faces a legitimacy crisis not only in the Middle East but also in Latin America and East Asia,” Ali Akbar Velayati, Khamenei’s adviser on international affairs, told Iran’s …