Iraq

CNN: Nearly 1,600 Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz, Major Disruption to Maritime Traffic ————————————————– A significant maritime crisis has unfolded in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with approximately 1,600 commercial vessels and tankers stuck near the waterway and unable…

Border Wall between Iraq, Syria Completed to Strengthen Security and Counter Border Threats ———————————– As part of Iraq’s security policies along its western borders, the construction of a concrete wall along the Iraq-Syria border has been fully completed. Iraqi officials…

Cleric of Sayyida Zaynab Shrine (peace be upon her) Martyred in Grenade Attack Near Damascus ————————————— A prominent religious figure serving at the Sayyida Zaynab Shrine (peace be upon her) was martyred in a targeted attack in the Syrian capital’s…

Vatican Pope Extends Wishes of Peace and Blessings to the Iraqi People ————————————————- Pope Leo XIV has expressed his appreciation for a gift received from Iraq’s Endowment Office for Christian, Yazidi, and Mandaean Religions, while extending wishes of peace and…

Fraudulent Messages, Blockades Add to Strain on Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz ——————————— Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, shipping companies and seafarers in the Persian Gulf face increasing difficulties, including a surge in fraudulent activities and…

Ceasefire Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect as Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Open —————————————- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into force with backing from the United Nations, while Iran announced that the strategically vital Strait of…

UK, EU, Russia Urge Diplomacy After Failed US–Iran Talks in Pakistan ———————————————— Global leaders have called for restraint and renewed diplomacy following the collapse of US–Iran peace talks hosted in Pakistan, warning against further escalation in the Middle East conflict.…

French Nationals Held in Iraq Seek Repatriation, Claim Child Soldier Status ——————————————— Three French men detained in Iraq after being transferred from Syria are seeking repatriation to France, arguing they should be treated as victims of war rather than as…

Gunmen Target Shia Civilians Near Shrine in Herat, Martyring Dozens —————————————- Local sources have reported that a gun attack targeting Shia civilians took place on Friday near the shrine of Sayyid Mohammad Agha Shrine in western Herat, resulting in a…

World reacts as U.S. and Iran agree two‑week ceasefire, opening space for diplomacy ———————————— World leaders welcomed a two‑week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, agreed hours before escalation, and called for continued talks toward a lasting peace agreement.…