July 2023
Taliban Gunfire at Shia Mourning Ceremony
Taliban forces fired shots to disperse Shia mourners during the Ashura ceremony in Ghazni, resulting in at least one death and several injuries. This incident…
Mourners Refuse to Walk on American Flag; Government Cleric Criticizes 'Enemy Cheerleading' Mourning Songs
During Muharram ceremonies, some mourners in Iran have protested against government policies, particularly regarding the mandatory hijab and economic issues, leading to criticism from clerics…
Deepening Poverty in Iran; A Parliament Member: Poverty is Not Related to the Islamic Republic
A member of the Iranian parliament claims that the current poverty in Iran is unrelated to the Islamic Republic, attributing it instead to an 'economic…
Sanctioned Iraqi Banks Warn of Dinar Devaluation
Fourteen Iraqi banks have been sanctioned by the US for allegedly aiding dollar transfers to Iran, prompting warnings of further devaluation of the Iraqi dinar.…
Strange Result of a Survey: Only 16% of Participants Said They Do Not Intend to Emigrate
A recent survey reveals that only 16% of Iranians do not plan to emigrate, with over 60% expressing a desire to leave the country due…
Radical Islamist Preacher in Britain Charged with 'Terrorism-Related Offenses'
Anjem Choudary, a radical Islamist preacher in the UK, has been charged with terrorism-related offenses after his recent arrest. He has a history of promoting…
Migration Hits Workers; 'There is Work, but No Workers'
Iranian workers are facing severe economic challenges, leading to a search for better-paying jobs and increased migration due to low wages. Labor representatives are demanding…
Iraqi Government Ensures Security of Embassies Following Attack on Swedish Embassy
The Iraqi government has assured the security of diplomatic embassies after the Swedish embassy in Baghdad was attacked and set on fire by protesters. This…
Despite Protests, There is Insufficient Political Consensus in Sweden for a 'Ban on Burning the Quran'
In Sweden, despite protests from the Muslim community over Quran burning, there is no political consensus for a ban on this act. The Swedish government…
Iraq Expels Swedish Ambassador; Attack on Embassy Considered a 'Security Violation'
Iraq expelled the Swedish ambassador following a planned Quran burning in Stockholm that led to an attack on the Swedish embassy in Baghdad. The incident…
The U.S. Strongly Condemns the Attack on the Swedish Embassy in Baghdad
The U.S. condemned the attack on the Swedish embassy in Baghdad, which was carried out by protesters reacting to a permit for burning the Quran…
Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr Set Fire to Swedish Embassy in Baghdad
Supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr attacked and set fire to the Swedish embassy in Baghdad in response to a permit issued for burning the Quran in…
President of Tehran University: Hashd al-Shaabi Students Pay Higher Tuition
Tehran University President Seyed Mohammad Moqimi defended the admission of Hashd al-Shaabi members, citing financial benefits and the need to prevent foreign influence on Iraqi…
U.S. State Department Welcomes Iraq-TOTAL Energy Deal for Energy Self-Sufficiency
The U.S. State Department has welcomed a $27 billion energy deal between Iraq and TOTAL Energy aimed at achieving energy self-sufficiency. This deal includes recovering…
Efforts to 'Change the Balance of Power' in the Ukraine War; U.S. to Provide Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
The U.S. has decided to send cluster munitions to Ukraine to aid in its fight against Russia, a decision confirmed by National Security Advisor Jake…
Israel Holds Iran-Linked Militias Responsible for Kidnapping an Academic Researcher in Iraq
Israel has confirmed that Elizabeth Tsurkov, an Israeli-Russian academic, is alive and being held by the Iran-backed militia Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. This incident raises…
Secretary General of Iran-Iraq Chamber of Commerce Reports: Increase in Labor Migration to Iraq
Jahangir Sanjabi Shirazi reports a significant increase in Iranian labor migration to Iraq, driven by economic factors and cultural similarities. The rising demand for labor…