The most prominent figure among the candidates for the succession of al-Sistani is al-Irvani.

Tehran's problems with the West, led by the USA and the absence of expected support from the East, has been caught unprepared for the recent regional developments.

The intra-PMF rivalries are not limited by the theological schism between Najaf and Qom’s schools of thought.

In this new era, when increasing the US troops in Iraq is being discussed, the rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia will continue on the Iraqi field.

Even though the project to renovate the caravan route of the Karbala prisoners is ostensibly for religious purposes, it also possesses political, economic, and perhaps expansionist objectives.

By managing regional relations, Al-Kadhimi should give hope to the wider public about the increasing socioeconomic problems in Iraq.

President Saleh appointed US returned Adnan al Zurfi as prime minister after parties failed to reach consensus.

Three years after India gained independence from the British, India and Iran established their diplomatic relations