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Iranpress: Tightened security in Karbala aimed at rioters and vandals

Tightened security in Karbala aimed at rioters and vandals

Monday, 16 December 2019 07:21

Iraqi police and security forces in Karbala have confirmed that tight security measures and beefed-up police presence in Karbala are meant to deter rioters and vandals and protect the lives of civilians and pilgrims. The new more stringent security measures were introduced on Sunday night.

Iranpress: UK "deeply concerned" by attacks on Iran

UK "deeply concerned" by attacks on Iran's consulates in Iraq

Friday, 29 November 2019 23:00

UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has expressed "deep concern" over attacks on Iranian diplomatic missions in the Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala.

Iranpress: Iraq

Iraq's protests, good opportunity to meet people's demands: Ayatollah Sistani's rep.

Friday, 08 November 2019 18:40

The representative of Ayatollah Sistani, Grand Shia Source of Emulation in Iraq, said that the recent protests in the country are a good opportunity for the Iraqi authorities to fulfill people's demands.

Iranpress: Karbala tribal leaders apologise to Iran over recent consulate attack

Karbala tribal leaders apologise to Iran over recent consulate attack

Thursday, 07 November 2019 08:44

Leaders of local Iraqi tribes in Karbala apologized to Iran for the recent attack on the Iranian consulate building.

Iranpress: Situation back to normal outside Iran mission in Karbala: Consul

Situation back to normal outside Iran mission in Karbala: Consul

Monday, 04 November 2019 05:54

Iran's top diplomat in the Iraqi city of Karbala said the situation was under control outside the Iranian mission in the city after an unknown crowd caused disorder outside the mission.

Iranpress: Unknown people gather outside Iranian mission in Iraq

Unknown people gather outside Iranian mission in Iraq's Karbala

Monday, 04 November 2019 00:32

A group of unknown people gathered outside Iran's Consulate General in Karbala, Iraq on Sunday night.

Iranpress: Iraqi Governor: Enemies are trying to subvert peaceful protests in Karbala

Iraqi Governor: Enemies are trying to subvert peaceful protests in Karbala

Wednesday, 30 October 2019 07:15

The governor of Karbala province in Iraq, Nasif al-Khatabi, has said the enemies are trying to subvert peaceful protests in Karbala, deliberately targeting some of the protesters and instigating violence.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's interior minister thanks Iraq for hospitality during Arbaeen Trek

Monday, 21 October 2019 19:42

Iranian interior minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli sent a message to his Iraqi counterpart in which he had thanked the Iraqi nation and officials for their hospitality during Arbaeen rituals.

Iranpress: Millions of black-clad mourners

Millions of black-clad mourners' mark Arbaeen across Iran

Saturday, 19 October 2019 11:50

Millions of Hosseini Mourners on the day of Arbaeen from North to South and West to the East of Iran take to streets to mark Arbaeen.

Iranpress: Millions pilgrims from around the world mark Arbaeen in Karbala

Millions pilgrims from around the world mark Arbaeen in Karbala

Saturday, 19 October 2019 10:07

Over 20 million pilgrims from around the world, including a record number of Iranians, have entered the holy Iraqi city of Karbala for observe Arbaeen rituals.

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