Sadrists halt actions of armed factions in Iraq

Iraq is experiencing its longest political crisis since the US toppled former leader Saddam Hussein during the illegal invasion of Iraq in 2003

Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr raid and vandalize Iraqi news station

As the political situation in Iraq deteriorates, leaders within the Sadrist movement say they were shocked at Sadr's refusal last week to return his lawmakers to parliament

Unrest boils over in southern Iraq as Sadrist militia attacks PMU headquarters

Violent clashes also took place in Dhi Qar province, where authorities declared a curfew after the death of five Iraqi soldiers

Sadrists spearhead protests on third anniversary of October revolution

The October Revolution protest movement is considered the largest grassroots mobilization in Iraq's modern history

At least five people killed during clashes in Basra

The local police of Basra informed that at least five people were killed and numerous wounded during armed clashes in the city

The rise and fall of Muqtada al-Sadr…again

While Muqtada al-Sadr may be this week's biggest loser in Iraq, the country's battle for influence is still in full swing

Iraqi president calls for early elections

President Salih also suggested reforming Iraq's current political system, which was formed under the supervision of the US military occupation

Al-Sadr orders supporters to end Green Zone siege, thanks PMU for ‘not firing a single shot’

Muqtada al-Sadr's praise of the group, also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, came despite western media reports that claimed its forces were involved in the fighting

Dozens dead in Iraqi capital as rockets pummel Green Zone

Local sources in Baghdad have described the clashes between Sadrist armed groups and security forces as 'uncontrollable'

Al-Sadr retires from Iraqi politics for second time this year as supporters breach Green Zone

Ahead of his latest retirement, Al-Sadr lost the support of a major Shia Jurist, who accused the Sadrist leader of betraying his father's legacy

Iraqi PM calls for dialogue as tensions increase

Muqtada al-Sadr has asked all parties to give up their government positions in order to find a peaceful settlement to the crisis as he deploys troops to his residence and Baghdad's Green Zone

Rival Iraqi factions deploy fighters to Green Zone as unrest grows: Report

PMU leaders are moving to confront any escalation from Muqtada al-Sadr, who has reportedly deployed hundreds of armed fighters to support the siege of state institutions

Iraq’s Shia house is a mess: Can Iran help put it in order?

Muqtada al-Sadr has called for Iraqi resistance factions to disarm on the eve of the US withdrawal from Iraq. Is this a smart move to consolidate the state or a foolish gamble that will leave Iraq vulnerable?