Iraq

Expatriate Iraqis mourn for Imam Hussein (PBUH) in southern Tehran ceremony

Sep 09, 2019 10:10

As Muslims are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the Shias’ third Imam, Dowlatabad district in southern Tehran, largely populated by Iraqi expats, has also stepped up its unique traditions of marking the occasion.
Tasu'a mourning ceremonies underway in Karbala

Sep 09, 2019 09:07

Tasu'a mourning ceremonies are underway in Imam Hussein's (PBUH) holy Shrine at Karbala in Iraq. The culmination of the mourning ceremonies will be on Tuesday the 10th of the lunar month of Moharram, the day of Ashura.
Israel claims drone attack near Syria's border with Iraq

Sep 09, 2019 06:54

The illegal Zionist entity has claimed a drone attack on Iraqi forces and members of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah near Syria's border with Iraq.
Iranians attend processions in millions to mark Tasu'a

Sep 09, 2019 03:54

Millions of Iranians are partaking in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, the 9th day of the lunar month of Moharram, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias’ imam.
US judge reduces jail terms of Blackwater guards involved in Iraq massacre

Sep 08, 2019 01:54

A US federal judge has drastically reduced prison terms of three American guards involved in massacring unarmed Iraqi civilians – including women and children -- in Baghdad in 2007 while working for the notorious Blackwater security firm, praising the killers as “fine young men.”
Four, including a civilian, killed across Iraq in day of terrorist attacks

Sep 08, 2019 01:33

At least three members of Iraq’s security forces and one civilian have been killed in separate attacks by terrorists across various parts of the Arab country.
Iraq reopens Khosravi border crossing before Arba’een

Sep 06, 2019 08:09

Iraq has reopened a border crossing point with Iran after years to facilitate the Arbaeen pilgrimage to the Arab country.
Israeli drone attacks on Iraq launched from US airbases: Iraqi Cmdr.

Sep 06, 2019 08:04

Israeli regime has used American airbases in Iraq to launch its recent drone attacks against the Hashd al-Shaabi positions, said an Iraqi commander, warning that the aggression will be retaliated if repeated.
Iraq: Hashd al-Sha’abi forms Air Force Directorate amid Israeli airstrikes

Sep 05, 2019 14:42

Iraqi pro-government Popular Mobilization Units have announced the formation of their own Air Force Directorate after government probes revealed that the Israeli regime could be behind several attacks on the bases of the volunteer forces.
Erdogan warns about de-escalation zone in Syria's Idlib

Sep 05, 2019 02:18

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says a de-escalation zone in Syria’s Idlib is facing a gradual devastation. He complained that no other country except for Turkey is willing to take any action concerning the safe zone.