Dossier
Sunni-Shia tensions
Coverage of Sunni-Shia tensions in the Nexus archive.
- The Gulf’s other postwar challenge
The US and Iran are set to sign an interim agreement to facilitate war-ending discussions, but the Gulf faces renewed Sunni-Shia tensions as Gulf governments crack down on Iran-linked individuals and proxies, risking sectarian rhetoric. The region's shifting alliances and domestic crackdowns in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE highlight the complex interplay of political and religious dynamics.