Iraq

The Najaf Provincial Council has announced a week-long public holiday for all government departments, excluding security and service sectors, to allow residents to participate in the Arba’een rituals and support the influx of domestic and international pilgrims. Similarly, the Karbala…

Iraqi Security Forces Arrest Seven Terrorists —————————- The Iraqi Military Intelligence Directorate has announced the arrest of seven terrorists in a successful counter-terrorism operation across different parts of the country, Shia Waves Persian reported. The operation was carried out using…

ISIS Attacks Syrian Checkpoint, Killing Five SDF Members ——————————— A checkpoint in Deir ez-Zor, Syria, was attacked on July 31 by the Islamic State (ISIS) group, resulting in the deaths of five members of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Shia…

Son of Shia Cleric Killed in Terrorist Attack in Karachi —————————– Ali Warith, the son of prominent Shia cleric Maulana Rajab Ali Bangash, was killed in a terrorist attack in Karachi, Shia Waves Persian reported. The attack, carried out by…

Iraqi Military Deploys Troops and Medical Equipment for Arba’een Pilgrimage ——————————- In anticipation of the peak of the Arba’een pilgrimage and rising temperatures, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has announced the widespread deployment of military forces and medical equipment along the…

First Flight of Arba’een Pilgrims from Turkey Lands in Kirkuk —————————– The first flight carrying Arba’een pilgrims from Turkey has landed at Kirkuk International Airport, marking the official start of air travel for pilgrims from the country. The airport’s management…

Study: Arbaeen Pilgrimage a Global Human and Cultural Phenomenon ……………… A new analytical study has described the Arbaeen pilgrimage as a civilizational event that transcends traditional religious ritual, framing it as a powerful expression of human identity and collective values.…

Iraq Moves to End Al-Hol Camp Crisis as Repatriations Continue ………………… Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji announced on Monday that the issue of Syria’s al-Hol camp will be fully resolved by the end of this year. Al-Araji told the…

Over 3 Million Iranian Pilgrims Enter Iraq for Arbaeen in 20 Days ……………….. Iranian media report that more than three million Iranian pilgrims have crossed official border points into Iraq within 20 days to take part in the Arbaeen commemoration…

Iraq’s Defense Ministry Deploys Forces and Medical Units Ahead of Arbaeen ………………. As the Arbaeen pilgrimage peak nears amid rising temperatures, Iraq’s Ministry of Defense has deployed military units and medical equipment around Holy Karbala to secure pilgrims. Spokesperson Major…