Iraq

Khosravi border reopens for Arbaeen pilgrims

Oct 06, 2019 20:36

Governor of Qasr Shirin said that based on an agreement with Iraqi authorities, the Khosravi border reopened for Arbaeen pilgrims.
Iran's Mousavi: The enemies should better not covet Iraq

Oct 06, 2019 20:07

Tehran (IP)- Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman warned the enemies not to be covetous on Iraq.
Iraq's parliament speaker: Gov't to improve economic conditions

Oct 06, 2019 00:02

Iraq's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the government has made decisions to improve employment and people's economic conditions.
Iraqi protests; spontaneous or concerted conspiracy?

Oct 06, 2019 14:03

Iraq witnessed protests in recent days about the inadequate public service situation, lack of job opportunities and corruption, but these protests have turned violent and have killed and injured dozens.
UN calls for prosecution of perpetrators of violence in Iraq

Oct 06, 2019 07:45

The special representative of the UN secretary-general for Iraq, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert called for the prosecution of perpetrators of violence during ongoing protests in the country.
Iraqi PM orders lifting of curfew in Baghdad

Oct 05, 2019 08:44

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi ordered the lifting of a government-enforced curfew in Baghdad by 5 am local time (02:00 GMT) on Saturday.
Despite unrest in Iraq, Arbaeen rituals would be more enthusiastic than ever

Oct 04, 2019 15:53

Tehran's interim Friday prayer leader has said despite the enemy's role in spreading of recent unrest in Iraq, Arbaeen March and mourning processions would be held more passionately than previous years.
Iraqi security forces foil plot to assassinate Grand Ayatollah Sistani

Oct 04, 2019 19:49

Iraq's security forces have dismantled a terrorist cell planning to assassinate the Shia cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
Two dead as bus carrying Iranian pilgrims crashes in Basra

Oct 04, 2019 16:14

Khuzestan (IP) - Deputy Governor-General of southern Iranian province of Khuzestan has confirmed that a bus carrying Arbaeen pilgrims crashed in the Iraqi city of Basra, leaving two people dead and 28 others injured.
Relative peace returns to Baghdad

Oct 04, 2019 14:18

Official Iraqi media sources are saying peace has been restored to Baghdad, the Iraqi capital.