Iraq

Millions of pilgrims converge on Karbala to mark Arba’een (2)

Oct 19, 2019 01:54

Millions of pilgrims converged on the holy Iraqi city of Karbala for Arba’een mourning procession.
Millions of pilgrims converge on Karbala to mark Arba’een (1)

Oct 19, 2019 01:50

Millions of pilgrims converged on the holy Iraqi city of Karbala for Arba’een mourning procession.
Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala

Oct 18, 2019 06:01

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (AS).
Rage against war machine: Peace activist Cindy Sheehan opens up

Oct 18, 2019 11:51

Antiwar campaigner Cindy Sheehan, who attracted national and international media attention in August 2005 for her antiwar protests at a makeshift camp outside President George W. Bush's Texas ranch, following the death of her son, U.S. Army Specialist Casey Sheehan, in Baghdad during the Iraq War, tells MintPress Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Mnar Muhawesh, on how liberals learned to appreciate her, her clash with the Women’s March and more.
Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala (2)

Oct 18, 2019 08:24

Each year, millions of devotees from around the globe march towards the holy city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Husain (AS) is located, to perform and participate in mourning processions.
Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala (1)

Oct 18, 2019 08:01

Each year, millions of devotees from around the globe march towards the holy city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Husain (AS) is located, to perform and participate in mourning processions.
African pilgrims in Karbala

Oct 18, 2019 06:21

Pilgrims from Africa talk about their love towards Imam Hussain (AS).
Another Arba’een, another epical fervor (3)

Oct 17, 2019 05:18

Condolences to you all on the approaching anniversary of Arba’een or the 40th day of the immortal epic of Ashura, the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
Iranian speaker praises Iraq for hosting Arba’een pilgrims

Oct 17, 2019 03:30

Iran’s Parliament (Majlis) Speaker Ali Larijani highlighted the close bonds between the Iranian and Iraqi nations, describing the Arab country’s hospitality during the Arba’een season as a clear sign of Tehran and Baghdad’s mutual support for one another.
US grants Iraq sanctions waiver for gas, electricity imports from Iran

Oct 17, 2019 02:53

The US has once again exempted Iraq from its sanctions against the Islamic Republic, allowing the Arab country to continue gas and electricity imports from Iran for another four-month period.