Asaib Ahl al-Haq

A photograph shows Iraq's parliament building in Baghdad as newly elected lawmakers are due to hold their first session
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Iraq's parliament elects a new speaker amid national challenges

Iraq has been walking a tightrope to maintain close ties with the United States and neighbouring Iran as tensions continue in the Middle East.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 December, 2025
Qais al-Khazali, head of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq, speaks during an event commemorating the 21st anniversary of the militia's creation, at a hotel in Baghdad on May 3, 2024. (Photo by MURTAJA LATEEF/AFP via Getty Images)
Qais al-Khazali
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Iraqi militia leader Qais al-Khazali seeks rebrand as politician

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 November, 2025
Leader of Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq, Qais Khazali speaks to the press after casting his vote at a polling station during the early general elections in Baghdad, Iraq on 10 October 2021. [Getty]
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Iraqi militia chief rejects disarmament under govt', US pressure

Dana Taib Menmy
04 March, 2025
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Tension grips Iraq's Babylon after Sadrist activist killed

Dana Taib Menmy
20 February, 2024
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Iraq: Explosion rocks militia's weapons depot near Baghdad

The New Arab Staff
06 September, 2022
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Senior police officer killed in southern Iraq

The New Arab Staff
03 February, 2022
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US slaps new sanctions on Iran-backed Shia militias

The New Arab Staff
10 August, 2021
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US to designate Iran-backed Iraqi militia as terrorist organisation

The New Arab
04 January, 2020
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Iran-backed Iraqi militia 'preparing for battle' after Soleimani killing

The New Arab
03 January, 2020
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Iraqi militia registers as political party ahead of elections

The New Arab
26 May, 2017
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Salahuddin
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Iraqi militia demands heavy weapons from government

The New Arab
19 November, 2015
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Baghdad's slums: fertile recruiting ground for political parties

Amir al-Obaidi
11 November, 2015