Hamas-Iraq: Al-Qaeda in Iraq is Subservient to Iran; ‘The US is Our Main Enemy, But a More Dangerous Enemy is Iran’

In Search of a Cover for al Sadr

Iraqi rogues and a false proxy war

Iran says installing 6,000 enrichment centrifuges

Iran Condemns Iraq Green Zone Attacks

Iran: Radical Shia cleric in holy city of Qom, says expert

Prime Minister Maliki, with support of major political parties, seeks to prevent the Sadrist movement from participating in elections if it does not disband the Mahdi Army. Sadr seeks guidance from senior Shia clerics; said he will disband Mahdi Army if given approval.

Islamic Revolution Fervor Kept Alive for Iran’s Youth

US and Iraqi forces take the battle to Muqtada al Sadr’s doorstep

Iran joined militias in battle for Basrah

Officials Confirm Iran’s Role in Truce

How kidnapped Iraq security chief lived to tell the tale

US troops make progress in Iraq’s Diyala province

China exposed Iran’s efforts to acquire nuclear technology after the International Atomic Energy Agency found blueprints for shaping uranium into warheads, and information on the testing of high explosives in a uranium warhead and the procurement of dual-use technology. China provided the evidence after the agency presented the information to the IAEA’s governors in February.

The Basra Business

Ceasefires In Iraq Go Through Iran’s Quds Force

Iranian general played key role in Iraq cease-fire

Maliki said operations to root out the Mahdi Army fighters in Basrah and the South will continue as fresh troops are deployed to the areas of fighting. The Mahdi Army continues to take heavy casualties during engagements with US and Iraqi troops.

Sadr followers caught off guard by truce

Muqtada al Sadr has called for his Mahdi Army to end fighting with the government. This comes as his forces have taken significant losses over the past six days.

The Mahdi Army has had 145 fighters killed, 81 wounded, 98 captured, and 30 surrendered throughout Iraq during the past 36 hours. Nasiriyah and Diwaniyah appear to be in government control and heavy fighting continues in Basrah, Baghdad, Karbala, and Babil provinces.

Central/South Asia: Iran Pushes Cross-Border TV Project

More than 200 Mahdi Army and Special Groups fighters have been reported killed during clashes in Baghdad, Basrah, Al Kut, Hillah, Nasiriyah, and Diwaniyah. The US military denied the Mahdi Army is in control of checkpoints in Baghdad.

Iran wants compensation for UN sanctions

US blames Iran for Green Zone bombings

Signs of Iran’s Hand in Iraq

What Iran’s Poll Results Mean

Iran™s hardliners surge ahead in poll
