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Iran says Iraq's ongoing developments will have no impact on Arba'een march
Oct 08, 2019 03:50Iran says the ongoing unrest in Iraq will have no impact on ceremonies to commemorate Arba’een, which marks 40 days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), Muslims' third Imam, stressing that the Iraqi government and nation as well as influential figures will certainly settle the internal issue.
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Iraq says all evidence points to 'malicious hands' in protests
Oct 07, 2019 09:02Iraqi officials say there are "malicious hands" behind the killing of both protesters and security forces during the recent spate of unrest in Baghdad and some other cities.
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Iran-Iraq alliance unbreakable despite enemy attempts: Spokesman
Oct 07, 2019 08:49Iran will continue to maintain close ties with Iraq, says the spokesman for the Iranian government, adding the enemies can never break apart the strong bonds between the two neighbors.
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Iranian, Iraqi nation connected through faith, enemy plot to sow discord will fail: Leader
Oct 07, 2019 03:32Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the Iranian and Iraqi nations are connected through faith and that an enemy plot seeking to sow discord between the two will fail.
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Iraqi government vows to carry out series of planned reforms
Oct 06, 2019 13:02The Iraqi government has pledged to carry out a series of planned reforms following an “extraordinary” session and several days after sporadic protests against alleged economic difficulties started in the Arab country.
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Iraqi parliament speaker vows housing, healthcare reform
Oct 05, 2019 04:31Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi has vowed to implement plans to generate housing, employment and health “within a time frame”, a few days after sporadic protests against alleged corruption erupted across the Arab country.
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Iraqi forces bust terror cell plotting to assassinate Ayatollah Sistani: Report
Oct 04, 2019 14:00Iraq's security forces have dismantled a terrorist group as it was planning to assassinate the most prominent Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in the wake of ongoing demonstrations against corruption, unemployment and poor public services, a report says.
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Iraq’s top cleric urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence
Oct 04, 2019 10:54Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric of Iraq, has urged security forces and protesters to avoid violence, expressing sorrow over some sporadic unrest that has led to several casualties.
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Iran’s Army to fly drones, balloons for Arba’een security: General
Oct 04, 2019 03:33Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force unveiled plans for the employment of military drones and balloons to ensure the security of pilgrims visiting neighboring Iraq for Arba’een mourning ceremonies.
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Iraq declares curfew in Baghdad to protect residents
Oct 03, 2019 04:02Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi has declared a curfew in the capital, Baghdad, until further notice as protests continue against alleged economic problems.