All Policy Analysis by Sadiq Hassaan

Pro-Iranian militia media channels are relying on distortion, character assassination, and misinformation to attract Iraqi audiences, after dependence on constant religious messaging proved futile.

Iran-backed militias in Iraq are using fraudulent loans to bankroll their community activities, drawing into question their adherence to Islamic laws and mores.

Shia militias in Iraq are losing control of their own narrative, and their true motives are becoming visible.