iraq
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Afghanistan
Iran’s Supreme Leader Offers Condolences Following Death of Ayatollah Fayyad
DID Press: Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei issued a message expressing sorrow over the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, paying tribute to his scholarly, religious, and educational contributions and extending condolences to the religious establishment in Najaf, his…
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Afghanistan
End of an Era: Grand Ayatollah Fayyad and Najaf’s Transnational Legacy
DID Press: The passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad marks more than the loss of a prominent religious scholar; it signals the end of an important chapter in the history of Shia religious authority and the enduring transnational role…
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Government
Iraqi National Team Photographer Detained at US Airport Ahead of World Cup
DID Press: An official photographer of the Iraqi national football team was reportedly detained for around 12 hours upon arrival in the United States while traveling to cover preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026. According to reports, Talal Salah…
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Government
NYT Report Alleges Israeli Secret Bases in Iraq as Shepherd’s Death Draws Attention
DID Press: A report by New York Times has alleged that Israel spent more than a year establishing secret bases inside Iraq for potential operations against Iran, while Iraqi officials have reportedly confirmed the existence of a second undisclosed site…
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Afghanistan
US Senate Candidate Says America “Destroyed” Afghanistan and Iraq
DID Press: Graham Platner has said he feels ashamed over America’s role in Afghanistan and Iraq, accusing Washington of causing widespread destruction, displacement and suffering through its wars in the two countries. In an interview with The New York Times,…
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Afghanistan
Pezeshkian Praises Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq for Regional Security Cooperation
DID Press: Masoud Pezeshkian has praised the security cooperation of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq, describing their efforts to prevent hostile groups from using their territories against Iran as an important contribution to regional stability. According to a statement released by…
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Economy
Pentagon Cuts Peshmerga Funding to Zero in 2027 Budget
DID Press: US Department of War has eliminated direct funding for training and equipping Kurdish Peshmerga forces in its 2027 budget proposal, reducing support from $61 million to zero, while simultaneously requesting over $96 million for Iraq’s federal defense institutions…
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Afghanistan
Iraq Detains Afghan Migrants Over Illegal Status, Raising Prison Conditions Concerns
DID Press: Several Afghan migrants in Iraq have reported to media outlets that Afghan nationals working in the country have recently been detained and imprisoned due to lack of legal documentation, amid growing concerns over detention conditions. According to these…
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Government
Regional War Exposes Iraq’s Structural Weaknesses and Defense Shortcomings
DID Press: A recent report from Shafaq News indicates that the ongoing regional war has once again highlighted deep deficiencies in Iraq’s military and security structures. This conflict, which erupted on February 28, 2026, between Iran on one side and…
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Military
US Forces in Iraq Targeted by Rocket and Drone Attacks Near Baghdad Airport
DID Press: Security sources in Iraq reported that US diplomatic and logistical facilities at Baghdad International Airport were struck by multiple rocket and drone attacks overnight. According to Iraqi officials, the assaults continued into the early morning hours, prompting the…
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