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Who do the shiites think should rule Iraq?
The Shiites in Iraq do not have a unified perspective on who should rule Iraq, which is why there are several Shiite-majority parties in the Iraqi Parliament. However, most Shiites would prefer if Shiites were in power over Iraq and are intensely distrustful of Sunni Arabs given the long history of repression visited on the Shiites during Sunni Arab power.
Are the shiites the largest group in Iraq?
Yes. the majority of Iraq people are Shia Muslims.
Who do shiites support in the Iraq controversy?
they support ayatollah Sistani the leader of Shia Muslims of Iraq.
What are the three major groups in Iraq?
Kurds, Sunni, and Shiites.
Do Sunnis outnumber Shiites in Iraq?
No, Shiites outnumber Sunnis in Iraq. However, Sunnis over the world outnumber Shiites. World statistics is that Sunnis Muslim world percentage is 85% of total world Muslims. While Shiites are less than 15%. Refer to question below for more information.
In 1980 Iraq attacked Iran?
in retaliation for Khomeini's attempts to provoke Shiites in Iraq to overthrow the Iraqi government.
What are the Savaks and Shiites?
SAVAK was the Iranian Secret Police under the Shah of Iran. Shiites are the sect of Islam that is dominant in Iran, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.
What is the largest Muslim sect though a minority in Iraq?
Sunnis are the largest sect even though they are a minority to the Shiites in Iraq
By 1600 which region were predominantly Shi'ite?
Iran and Iraq have been always the main centers of Shiites.
How many Iraqis are Shiites?
Iraq has near 35,000,000 population with near 70% shia Muslims.
Are most Iraqis Sunni or Shiite?
Iraq is majority Shiite, but has a significant Sunni minority.
What were the primary ethnic factional groups fighting each other in Iraq after the invasion?
Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds
