Iraq

US troops withdrawing from Syria have no permission to stay in Iraq: Military

Oct 22, 2019 08:23

The Iraqi military says US forces that have crossed into Iraq as part of a pullout from Syria do not have permission to stay on Iraqi soil and can only be there if they are later being transported out of the country.
Iran’s president pledges efforts to further facilitate Arba’een pilgrimage

Oct 21, 2019 03:57

President Hassan Rouhani voiced his administration’s determination to facilitate travels to Iraq during the Arba’een season in the coming years.
Iran’s defense minister lauds Iraq for ensuring Arba’een security

Oct 21, 2019 03:30

Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their efforts to ensure security during the Arba’een season.
IRGC commander praises Iraqis’ hospitality in Arba’een season

Oct 21, 2019 03:21

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Hossein Salami expressed his gratitude to the Iraqi nation for their hospitality during the Arba’een season, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias’ Imam.
President Rouhani appreciates Iraq for hosting Arba’een pilgrims

Oct 20, 2019 05:48

President Hassan Rouhani applauded the Iraqi people and officials for their hospitality and efforts to ensure security of pilgrims visiting Iraq during the Arba’een season.
US troops leaving Syria will move to Iraq: Pentagon

Oct 20, 2019 04:52

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper says all of the American troops pulling out of northeastern Syria will move to western Iraq.
Mourners march in the holy city of Mashhad to mark Arba’een

Oct 20, 2019 03:14

Millions of Iranians in the holy city of Mashhad, participated in the mourning processions along with pilgrims from Turkey, Iraq, Pakistan, and Afghanistan on the day of Arba’een.
Arba’een night in Karbala

Oct 20, 2019 03:03

Mourning pilgrims gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Kerbala on the night before Arba’een to commemorate Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Iranian First VP commends Iraq for hosting Arba’een pilgrims

Oct 20, 2019 02:45

First Vice-President of Iran Eshaq Jahangiri expressed gratitude to Iraq for hosting more than 3 million Iranian pilgrims during the Arba’een season, describing the huge religious procession as a display of Muslim unity.
Grand procession held in Tehran to commemorate Arba’een

Oct 20, 2019 02:23

A large number of residents of Tehran attended a procession on Saturday in commemoration of Arba’een, marking forty days after the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shias’ Imam, Imam Hussein (PBUH).