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Iran
Al Mayadeen: 7 Million Attend Martyr Leader’s Funeral in Karbala
DID Press: A correspondent for Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen reported that Karbala authorities recorded the attendance of seven million people at the funeral procession of the Martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. According to the report, the funeral…
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Government
PMF: 2.3M Join Martyr Leader’s Funeral in Najaf
DID Press: Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Shaabi) announced that more than 2.3 million mourners have taken part in the funeral procession of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in the holy city of Najaf.…
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Government
Iraq’s PMF Ready for Martyr Leader Funeral
DID Press: Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Shaabi, says it has completed all logistical, security, and service preparations for the funeral ceremonies of the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution in the holy cities of Najaf and…
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Economy
Wave of Arrests in Baghdad Raises Questions Over Iraq’s Political Power Balance
DID Press: A broad wave of arrests targeting Iraqi political figures and members of parliament on corruption charges has emerged from Baghdad’s Green Zone, becoming one of the most significant political developments in the country in recent months. The operation,…
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Government
Najaf Prepares for Funeral Ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Ayatollah Khamenei
DID Press: Iraqi authorities have begun preparations in the holy city of Najaf for the funeral ceremony of “Martyr Imam” Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, according to officials from Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF). The head of the PMF’s Service…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Seek Easier Travel for Afghan Pilgrims to Karbala
DID Press: Taliban officials have called for facilitating travel for Afghan pilgrims to Iraq’s holy sites, particularly Karbala, during talks with Iran’s ambassador in Kabul aimed at expanding cultural and bilateral cooperation. According to reports, Qudratullah Jamal raised the issue…
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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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