Julia Gledhill (2022-09-15). How the Arms Industry Scams the Taxpayer. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-09-14). Turkish army launch fresh airstrikes on Iraq' Dohuk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — News sources reported on Tuesday night that helicopters of the Turkish army launched an airstrike on areas in Dohuk province in northern Iraq.

Staff (2022-09-14). Bus accident leaves 16 Iranians killed, injured (+VIDEO). en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Media sources reported on Wednesday that an Iranian citizen died and 15 others were injured in a traffic accident on the Kut-Baghdad road in Iraq.

Staff (2022-09-14). VIDEO: Imam Hussein (PBUH) shrine in Karbala 94 year ago. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — The footage shows the holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in the city of Karbala in Iraq which was filmed by French photographer and videographer Frédéric Godmer in 1927 .

Staff (2022-09-14). Karbala on eve of Arbaeen ceremonies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Million Muslims gather every year in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen mourning of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Staff (2022-09-14). VIDEO: Pilgrims return home through Mehran border crossing. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — The video footage shows Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims retuning from neighboring Iraq after paying a visit to Karbala through Mehran border crossing in Ilam. Official figures show nearly 3 million Iranians went to Iraq this year.

Staff (2022-09-14). Karbala on eve of Arbaeen ceremonies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — Million Muslims gather every year in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to participate in the Arbaeen mourning of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Staff (2022-09-14). Turkish army launch fresh airstrikes on Iraq' Dohuk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) — News sources reported on Tuesday night that helicopters of the Turkish army launched an airstrike on areas in Dohuk province in northern Iraq.

Dave DeCamp (2022-09-13). Iranian Officials Blame Sabotage for Oil Well Fire in Iran. news.antiwar.com A fire broke out at an oil well in southwestern Iran on Tuesday, an incident Iranian officials blamed on sabotage. The blaze occurred at the Shadegan oil field in the southwestern Khuzestan province, which borders Iraq. Ghobad Nasseri, the head of a state-owned oil company, said that the fire was set by "unidentified people" and …

_____ (2022-09-13). The Strike That Started The Red Wave. popularresistance.org In 2012, I joined thousands of my fellow public school teachers in Chicago and walked off the job. | After facing 30 years of corporate education "reform" that demonized teachers and led to massive privatization of public schools across the United States, teachers everywhere were ready to fight back. For many of us in Chicago, ahead of the 2012 strike, political developments had shown a range of possibilities for what that fighting back could look like. We had watched intently as protesters took over plazas in Tahrir Square to demand the overthrow of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, as well as the crowds occupyi…

Staff (2022-09-13). VIDEO: Mawkibs in Mehran border offering services to pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — The footage shows the activities of Mawkibs located in the Iran-Iraq joint border Mehran, offering services to pilgrims in the recent days leading up to Arbaeen.

Staff (2022-09-13). VIDEO: Mawkebs in Mehran border offering services to pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — The footage shows the activities of Mawkebs located in the Iran-Iraq joint border Mehran, offering services to pilgrims in the recent days leading up to Arbaeen.

Staff (2022-09-13). VIDEO: IRGC Quds Force cmdr. visits Mawkebs in Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Ghaani paid an unannounced visit to Nada Al-Aqsa Mawkeb in Iraq in the days leading up to Arbaeen.

_____ (2022-09-12). Russia Retaliates For Ukrainian Strikes On Electricity Networks. popularresistance.org A typical U.S. attack on a foreign country begins with a swarm of cruise missiles which will disable the countries basic infrastructure. The U.S. attack on Iraq and other countries demonstrated that electricity and water supply will be gone in first days of a U.S. waged war. | Over more than 200 days the Russian special military operation in Ukraine had never attacked the basic infrastructure of the country. When the Ukraine used its electrified railway network to bring in weapons from the 'west' the Russian forces only took out electric substations that supplied the railway. But it never attacked the general ele…

Julia Gledhill, William Hartung (2022-09-12). The Weapons Industry as a Taxpayer Scam. commondreams.org Military contractors and arms manufacturers cash in as Congress adds billions to the Pentagon budget each year.

____ (2022-09-12). Iran-Iraq trade value predicted to hit $10bn in current year. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) — The Chairman of the Iran-Iraq Joint Chamber of Commerce says that it is predicted that bilateral trade value between the two countries will hit $10 billion in the current year.

Anonymous103 (2022-09-12). Military Situation In Iraq On September 12, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org Four Turkish serviceman were killed during the Operation Claw Lock in northern Iraq, according to the Turkish MOD; | Turkish warplanes struck the alleged PKK positions in the Metina region; | On September 10, general Michael Kurilla, commander of the U.S. Central Command met with Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdish Regional Government in Erbil; | On September 9, general Michael Kurilla, commander of the U.S. Central Command met with Mustafa al-Kadhimi, Prim…

Staff (2022-09-12). Pilgrims' trek to Karbala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) — Millions of pilgrims from around the world are taking the path to the holy city of Karbala on foot to participate in the Arbaeen ceremony, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Staff (2022-09-12). Karbala hosting Arbaeen pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) — Millions of Muslims from all around the world gather every year in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to participate in Arbaeen mourning.

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). Iraqi Airstrikes Kill 11 ISIS Terrorists In Diyala & Al-Anbar (Videos). southfront.org Iraqi Air Force F-16s during a training sortie on July 18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) | On September 10, F-16 fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) attacked hideouts of ISIS cells in the eastern province of Diyala and the western province of al-Anbar. | In Diyala, two airstrikes destroyed a hideout of the terrorist group located on the bank of Lake Hamrin. Three terrorists were killed in the airstrike. | Later, a joint force of the Iraqi military and intelligence killed a fourth…

Staff (2022-09-12). Pilgrims' trek to Karbala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) — Millions of pilgrims from around the world are taking the path to the holy city of Karbala on foot to participate in the Arbaeen ceremony, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). Iraqi Airstrikes Kill 11 ISIS Terrorists In Diyala & Al-Anbar (Videos). southfront.org Iraqi Air Force F-16s during a training sortie on July 18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) | On September 10, F-16 fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) attacked hideouts of ISIS cells in the eastern province of Diyala and the western province of al-Anbar. | In Diyala, two airstrikes destroyed a hideout of the terrorist group located on the bank of Lake Hamrin. Three terrorists were killed in the airstrike. | Later, a joint force of the Iraqi military and intelligence killed a fourth…

Michael Steven Smith (2022-09-11). Senator Bob Graham Helped Expose Saudi Arabia's Ties to 9/11. covertactionmagazine.com September 11 will mark the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon by 19 hijackers. They provided a pretext for the U.S.'s 20-year war in Afghanistan and its subsequent invasion of Iraq, an illegal U.S. war of aggression which was based on a lie that Iraq had weapons …

____ (2022-09-11). Iran's exports value to Iraq at about $14bn: Deputy FM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) — Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for the Economic Diplomacy Affairs considered country's trade with Iraq 'very important' and put Iran's exports value to neighboring Iraq at about $14 billion.

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). First French-Made GM 403 Long-Range Radar Enters Service With Iraqi Army (Video). southfront.org Screen grab from footage released by the Iraqi Ministry of Defense. | On September 11, the Iraqi military activated the first of several Ground Master 403 radars it recently purchased from France. | The GM 403 is a fully digital active electronically scanned array long-range air defense 3D radar, that offers detection from very high to very low altitudes. It tracks a wide range of targets from highly maneuverable tactical aircraft flying at low altitudes to the unconventional small radar-cross-section de…

Staff (2022-09-11). Overturning of vehicle in Iraq leaves 4 killed, 10 injured. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) — According to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, four Iranian pilgrims were killed and 10 others were injured following the overturning of a van carrying pilgrims.

Staff (2022-09-11). New attack reported on Turkish military base in N Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) — News sources on Sunday reported that a Turkish army base in northern Iraq was targeted with a Konkurs missile.

Staff (2022-09-11). Tehran, Basra universities sign MoU in scientific fields. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) — Tehran and Basra universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding for further cooperation in scientific and educational fields.

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). Turkey Lost Three More Service Members In Northern Iraq. southfront.org Turkish forces are seen at Mount Barsaya in northeast of Afrin, January 28, 2018 / Khalil Ashawi / Reuters | On September 11, Turkey acknowledged that three of its military service members were killed while taking part in Operation Claw-Lock in Iraq's northern region. | The Turkish Ministry of National Defense said that Sergeant Harun Yildirim, Sergeant Savas Borlu and senior Sergeant Gokhan Agil were killed and three other service members were wounded in clashes with fighters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). Turkish Drone Strike Kills Two PKK Members, Wound Another In Northern Iraq (Video). southfront.org On September 11, a Turkish combat drone targeted a vehicle of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) near the town of Bara in Sinjar district in the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh. | In a statement, the Kurdistan Region's Directorate General of Counter Terrorism said that the drone strike claimed the lives of two members of the PKK and wounded another. One of the two killed in the strike was reportedly a senior commander of the Kurdish guerilla group. This is yet to be confirmed. | The Turkis…

Staff (2022-09-11). Iraqi Army kill 11 ISIL terrorists in Al Anbar, Diyala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) — The Iraqi army announced that 11 ISIL terrorists, including two chieftains, were killed in two operations launched by Iraqi security forces in Al Anbar and Diyala provinces.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-09-11). Explosion in Iraqi gas station kills, injures dozens. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) — An Iranian Red Crecsent official said that in a blast in a gas station in Iraq's Babil province 11 people lost their lives while 30 more were injured.

Staff (2022-09-11). Iraqi security forces preserve security of Arbaeen marchers. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) — Following an increase in the number of Arbaeen pilgrims, the Iraqi military is sparing no effort to maintain the order and security of the pilgrims.

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). Iraqi Airstrikes Kill 11 ISIS Terrorists In Diyala & Al-Anbar (Videos). southfront.org Iraqi Air Force F-16s during a training sortie on July 18, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Drzazgowski) | On September 10, F-16 fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) attacked hideouts of ISIS cells in the eastern province of Diyala and the western province of al-Anbar. | In Diyala, two airstrikes destroyed a hideout of the terrorist group located on the bank of Lake Hamrin. Three terrorists were killed in the airstrike. | Later, a joint force of the Iraqi military and intelligence killed a fourth…

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). Large US-led Coalition Convoy Departed Northeastern Syria Towards Iraq (Photos). southfront.org A large convoy of the US-led coalition had departed Syria's northeastern region towards Iraq through the al-Walid border crossing, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported on September 10. | Local sources based in the town of Ya'rubiyah on the border with Iraq told the state-run agency that the coalition's convoy consisted of 100 vehicles, mainly trucks. Some of the trucks were carrying armored vehicles, which were apparently damaged. | The SANA shared photos showing what appears to be trucks carryin…

Anonymous669 (2022-09-11). Turkish Drone Strike Kills Two PKK Members, Wound Another In Northern Iraq (Video). southfront.org On September 11, a Turkish combat drone targeted a vehicle of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) near the town of Bara in Sinjar district in the northern Iraqi province of Nineveh. | In a statement, the Kurdistan Region's Directorate General of Counter Terrorism said that the drone strike claimed the lives of two members of the PKK and wounded another. One of the two killed in the strike was reportedly a senior commander of the Kurdish guerilla group. This is yet to be confirmed. | The Turkis…

Staff (2022-09-10). PMF forces thwart terrorist attack against Arbaeen pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) announced that they had repelled terrorists' attack on Arbaeen pilgrims.

Staff (2022-09-10). Arbaeen Pilgrims walking towards Karbala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — Millions of pilgrims from around the world are taking the path to the holy city of Karbala on foot to participate in the Arbaeen ceremony, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Staff (2022-09-10). Arbaeen marchers cross through Zarga village in Qom. en.mehrnews.com QOM, Sep. 10 (MNA) — When the Arbaeen marchers crossed through the village of Zarga on the way to the holy Iraqi city of Karbala, the people of the village welcomed them and showed great hospitality towards them.

Staff (2022-09-10). Iran FM thanks Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister thanked the people and government of Iraq for their good hospitality toward Iranian pilgrims.

Shane Quinn (2022-09-10). Hiroshima 1945, Chile's 1973 Coup d'état, Afghanistan 2001, Iraq 2003: Four Key Anniversaries Glossed over by Western Media. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-09-10). VIDEO: Iranian pilgrims thank hospitality of Iraqi nation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — The footage shows that a group of Iranian pilgrims appreciated the hospitality of the Iraqi nation by reciting an Arabic poem.

Staff (2022-09-10). US continues to smuggle Syrian oil to Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — The US forces have smuggled a new batch of stolen Syrian oil into Iraq, continuing to plunder Syria's natural resources through a number of illegal border crossings.

Staff (2022-09-10). Lebanese security forces arrest 8 ISIL terrorists in Beqaa. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — Launching several intelligence operations, the Lebanese security forces managed to arrest eight members of the ISIL terrorist organization in the Qaraoun area in Beqaa province of Lebanon.

Staff (2022-09-10). VIDEO: Pakistani Arbaeen pilgrims continue to arrive in Iran. en.mehrnews.com ZAGEDAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — Despite the closure of the borders Iran's shared land borders with Iraq, Pakistani pilgrims are still entering Iran through the Rimdan and Mirjaveh border crossings.

Lily Meyersohn (2022-09-09). As New Covid Boosters Move Forward, Better Outreach Is Needed to Save Lives. commondreams.org Various studies have shown that increased boosting this round could save many thousands of lives.

Staff (2022-09-10). Iran FM thanks Iraq for hosting Arbaeen pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister thanked the people and government of Iraq for their good hospitality toward Iranian pilgrims.

Staff (2022-09-10). Arbaeen Pilgrims walking towards Karbala. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — Millions of pilgrims from around the world are taking the path to the holy city of Karbala on foot to participate in the Arbaeen ceremony, which marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Staff (2022-09-10). PMF forces thwart terrorist attack against Arbaeen pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — The Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) announced that they had repelled terrorists' attack on Arbaeen pilgrims.

Staff (2022-09-10). US continues to smuggle Syrian oil to Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) — The US forces have smuggled a new batch of stolen Syrian oil into Iraq, continuing to plunder Syria's natural resources through a number of illegal border crossings.

Fight Back (2022-09-09). A revolutionary view of the 2022 midterm elections. fightbacknews.org We are quickly approaching the November 2022 midterm elections. These midterm elections represent an important political milestone for the people's struggles in the United States. Not only will there be a lot on the line for people to either win or lose, but the outcome seen this November will impact the next presidential election in 2024 and serve as an indication for what may happen. | The past has shown that the stance we take on elections can either prepare us for future struggles or leave us on the sidelines of history. There are four major questions we can ask about elections. Is there a special danger pres…

Infobrics (2022-09-09). Crisis in Iraq yet another US neocolonial policy failure. infobrics.org The folly of Washington's nation-building efforts in Iraq has been made abundantly clear.

TeleSUR (2022-09-09). US "Steals" 88 More Tankers of Syrian Oil: State Media. telesurenglish.net The latest shipment was sent to Iraq in batches through the illegal al-Mahmoudiyeh crossing connecting Hasakah with northern Iraq, said the report. | Last week, according to SANA, more than 300 oil tankers were sent from the U.S.-controlled Syrian oil fields in Hasakah to U.S. bases in Iraq. | RELATED: | In Syria, people have struggled to secure gas for cooking and fuel for their cars and businesses. The scarcity of fuel a…

Staff (2022-09-09). Iran, Iraq interior ministers hold talks in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Iran interior minister Ahmad Vahidi met with his Iraqi counterpart met and held talks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Anonymous103 (2022-09-08). Military Situation In Syria On September 8, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On September 8, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 in Aleppo province, 1 in Latakia province, 1 in Idlib province; | On September 8, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces near Sheikh Yusef village; | On September 8, two SDF members were killed by ISIS in al-Hawl camp; | On September 7, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positions in the Basratun area. |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-09-08). How the CIA Has Infiltrated Social Media Companies, With Alan Macleod. orinocotribune.com The MintPress podcast, "The Watchdog," hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist | It is a story that is straight out of a dystopian science fiction novel. Big social media platforms, including…

Infobrics (2022-09-09). Crisis in Iraq yet another US neocolonial policy failure. infobrics.org The folly of Washington's nation-building efforts in Iraq has been made abundantly clear.

Staff (2022-09-09). Iran, Iraq interior ministers hold talks in Baghdad. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) — Iran interior minister Ahmad Vahidi met with his Iraqi counterpart met and held talks in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad.

Anonymous103 (2022-09-08). Military Situation In Syria On September 8, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On September 8, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 in Aleppo province, 1 in Latakia province, 1 in Idlib province; | On September 8, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces near Sheikh Yusef village; | On September 8, two SDF members were killed by ISIS in al-Hawl camp; | On September 7, artillery of Turkish-backed forces shelled SAA positions in the Basratun area. |

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-09-08). How the CIA Has Infiltrated Social Media Companies, With Alan Macleod. orinocotribune.com The MintPress podcast, "The Watchdog," hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist | It is a story that is straight out of a dystopian science fiction novel. Big social media platforms, including…

____ (2022-09-08). Iraq's Hashd al-Sha'abi foil terrorists plot against Arbaeen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iraqi media sources on Thursday announced the success of Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, forces in thwarting the terrorists' plan to attack Arbaeen pilgrims in four Iraqi provinces.

William Van Wagenen (2022-09-08). "Fake Counter-terrorism": As ISIS Advanced in Syria and Iraq, the US Did Nothing to Stop Them. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-09-08). Iraq agrees with Iran to step up Arbaeen pilgrims travels. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Interior said that the Iraqi government has agreed with Iran's proposal for the acceleration of travels of Arbaeen pilgrims from Iran in the neighboring country.

Staff (2022-09-08). Iran interior minister meets with Iraqi PM to discuss Arbaeen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iran interior minister Ahmad Vahidi met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation and coordinating efforts to hold Arbaeen procession.

____ (2022-09-08). Iran partakes 3rd Intl. AgroFood Exhibition in Iraq Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — The 3rd International Agrofood Exhibition was inaugurated in Iraq's Kurdistan region's Sulaymaniyah on Thursday and Iran's pavilion was introduced as the largest foreign pavilion in the event.

____ (2022-09-08). Iran urges Iraq for facilitating entry of Arbaeen pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called for more arrangements and planning for the entry of Iranian pilgrims via air and land to Iraq to participate in Arbaeen rituals.

____ (2022-09-07). Arbaeen pilgrimage procession. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — Every year, in the days leading up to Arbaeen, lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) from all over the world reach themselves to Iraq to observe world's largest annual public gathering to show their devotion to Imam Hussein (PBUH).

____ (2022-09-07). Chinese researchers find neutralizing antibody against COVID-19 variants. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have found a neutralizing antibody that could provide protection against the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19, and it has shown preventative efficacy by nasal delivery.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2022-09-08). How the CIA Has Infiltrated Social Media Companies, With Alan Macleod. orinocotribune.com The MintPress podcast, "The Watchdog," hosted by British-Iraqi hip hop artist | It is a story that is straight out of a dystopian science fiction novel. Big social media platforms, including…

____ (2022-09-08). Iraq's Hashd al-Sha'abi foil terrorists plot against Arbaeen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iraqi media sources on Thursday announced the success of Popular Mobilization Unit (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha'abi, forces in thwarting the terrorists' plan to attack Arbaeen pilgrims in four Iraqi provinces.

William Van Wagenen (2022-09-08). "Fake Counter-terrorism": As ISIS Advanced in Syria and Iraq, the US Did Nothing to Stop Them. globalresearch.ca

____ (2022-09-08). Iraq agrees with Iran to step up Arbaeen pilgrims travels. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Minister of Interior said that the Iraqi government has agreed with Iran's proposal for the acceleration of travels of Arbaeen pilgrims from Iran in the neighboring country.

Staff (2022-09-08). Iran interior minister meets with Iraqi PM to discuss Arbaeen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iran interior minister Ahmad Vahidi met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation and coordinating efforts to hold Arbaeen procession.

____ (2022-09-08). Iran urges Iraq for facilitating entry of Arbaeen pilgrims. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian called for more arrangements and planning for the entry of Iranian pilgrims via air and land to Iraq to participate in Arbaeen rituals.

____ (2022-09-08). Iran partakes 3rd Intl. AgroFood Exhibition in Iraq Kurdistan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) — The 3rd International Agrofood Exhibition was inaugurated in Iraq's Kurdistan region's Sulaymaniyah on Thursday and Iran's pavilion was introduced as the largest foreign pavilion in the event.

Anonymous103 (2022-09-07). Military Situation In Syria On September 7, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On September 7, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | On September 7, the SDF and the US coalition carried out a joint exercise in the countryside of Malikiyah; | On September 6, Israeli warplanes struck Aleppo Airport with several missiles; | On September 6, an SDF member was killed by IED explosion near the town of Karamah; | On September 6, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turk…

TeleSUR (2022-09-07). Americans Feel the Sting of Higher Interest Rates. telesurenglish.net The U.S. Federal Reserve has raised rates several times this year, in a bid to tamp down record inflation caused by the administration's profligate spending, as well as skyrocketing energy prices. | RELATED: | While inflation may have peaked, it remains sky-high, and the Fed has shown no signals that it will start to ease interest rates. | "The increased financial cost imposes a major toll on citizens because it for…

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-09-07). Iranian pilgrim lost life in fire in Iraqi Karbala hotel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — An Iranian woman who has traveled to the Iraqi city of Karbala to attend the Arbaeen procession has reportedly lost her life in a hotel that caught fire on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-09-07). VP Mokhber speaks by phone with Iraqi PM on Arbaeen. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — Iranian first vice president Mohmmad Mokhber has hailed the Iraqi government for hosting and providing facilities to the Iranian Arbaeen pilgrims.

Anonymous669 (2022-09-07). SDF, US-led Coalition Held Joint Drills In Northeastern Syria (Video, Photos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: sdf-press.com | On September 7, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) announced that its units had held joint drills with the US-led coalition in Syria's northeastern region. | In a statement, the Kurdish-led group said that the drills took place near the village of Taql Baql in the northeastern countryside of al-Hasakah, just a few kilometers away from the border with Turkey and Iraq. | The drills included live-fire exercises with medium and heavy weapons, a…

Anonymous669 (2022-09-07). Iraqi Forces Hunt Down ISIS Cells In Kirkuk, Saladin (Video, Photos). southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Source: the Iraqi Ministry of Defense. | Iraqi government forces continue to hunt down ISIS cells in the northern region of the country, where the terrorist group is very active. | On September 6, F-16 fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force carried out a series of airstrikes on hideouts of ISIS in the province of Kirkuk. | Spokesman for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Major General Yehia Rasool, said that the airstrikes destroyed three hideouts of the terro…

Anonymous669 (2022-09-07). Shahid Soleimani Patrol-Combat Vessel Enters Service With Iran's Revolutionary Guards (Video). southfront.org Shahid Soleimani-class patrol-combat vessel as seen in footage released by the Iranian state media. | On September 5, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) officially took delivery of the first Shahid Soleimani-class patrol-combat vessel during a ceremony that was held at its base in Bandar Abbas. | The new patrol-combat vessel is named after Iran's Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated in a US drone strike near the airport of Iraq's capital Baghdad in January 2020.

Staff (2022-09-07). VIDEO: pilgrim gets emotional at Iraqis' nice hospitality. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — The video shows an Iranian pilgrim who gets emotional after receiving nice hospitality in the city of Iraq's Nasiriyah when he is approached by a little Iraqi girl who invites the Iranians to stay with them.

____ (2022-09-07). Arbaeen pilgrimage procession. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — Every year, in the days leading up to Arbaeen, lovers of Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) from all over the world reach themselves to Iraq to observe world's largest annual public gathering to show their devotion to Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Staff (2022-09-07). 1 killed, 7 injured when passenger vehicle in Iraq overturns. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — The overturning of a vehicle carrying Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq has left 1 dead and 7 injured, media sources reported on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-09-07). Iraq says fewer than 1000 ISIL terrorists left in country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — The spokesperson for the Iraqi Counter-terrorism Service (CTS) stated that the number of ISIL elements remaining in the country is less than 1000.

____ (2022-09-07). Chinese researchers find neutralizing antibody against COVID-19 variants. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have found a neutralizing antibody that could provide protection against the Delta and Omicron variants of COVID-19, and it has shown preventative efficacy by nasal delivery.

Staff (2022-09-06). Longest Arbaeen trek in Ahvaz, Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) — The longest Arbaeen procession, like in previous years, has begun starting from Ahvaz rural and urban areas in Iran towards Iraqi city of Karbala.

Staff (2022-09-07). 1 killed, 7 injured when passenger vehicle in Iraq overturns. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — The overturning of a vehicle carrying Arbaeen pilgrims in Iraq has left 1 dead and 7 injured, media sources reported on Wednesday.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-09-07). Iranian pilgrim lost life in fire in Iraqi Karbala hotel. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — An Iranian woman who has traveled to the Iraqi city of Karbala to attend the Arbaeen procession has reportedly lost her life in a hotel that caught fire on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-09-07). Iraq says fewer than 1000 ISIL terrorists left in country. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) — The spokesperson for the Iraqi Counter-terrorism Service (CTS) stated that the number of ISIL elements remaining in the country is less than 1000.

Anonymous103 (2022-09-06). Military Situation In Iraq On September 6, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Staff (2022-09-06). Longest Arbaeen trek in Ahvaz, Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) — The longest Arbaeen procession, like in previous years, has begun starting from Ahvaz rural and urban areas in Iran towards Iraqi city of Karbala.

Rafid Sadeq (2022-09-06). Massive Protests in the Streets of Iraq against Endemic Corruption: Interview with Rafid Sadeq. globalresearch.ca

Oneworld.press (2022-09-06). The Crisis Of Success In The United States. oneworld.press The case to be presented here is that none of the internal problems of the United States are matters of "decline." It will be shown, rather, that the problem is that the United States has become too rich, too productive, and too developed to continue much longer as a capitalist country. Or, as Karl Marx said, "The problem with capitalism is capitalism."

Staff (2022-09-06). US army sends more equipment to its base in Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) — The US Army transferred new military equipment, including armored vehicles, from Syria to its bases in Iraq.

Staff (2022-09-06). Rockets attack reported on Iraq's Erbil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported on Monday evening that several rockets hit an area in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Anonymous103 (2022-09-06). Military Situation In Iraq On September 6, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org

Staff (2022-09-06). Longest Arbaeen trek in Ahvaz, Iran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) — The longest Arbaeen procession, like in previous years, has begun starting from Ahvaz rural and urban areas in Iran towards Iraqi city of Karbala.

Rafid Sadeq (2022-09-06). Massive Protests in the Streets of Iraq against Endemic Corruption: Interview with Rafid Sadeq. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2022-09-06). US army sends more equipment to its base in Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) — The US Army transferred new military equipment, including armored vehicles, from Syria to its bases in Iraq.

Staff (2022-09-06). Rockets attack reported on Iraq's Erbil. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) — Iraqi sources reported on Monday evening that several rockets hit an area in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan.

Jonathan Metzer (2022-09-06). Supreme Court Confirms Correct Approach to Deportation Cases. ukhumanrightsblog.com In Secretary of State for the Home Department v HA (Iraq) [2022] UKSC 22, the Supreme Court has confirmed that the Court of Appeal was right to reject the idea that, when assessing whether it would be unduly harsh (and therefore disproportionate) for a person to be deported from the UK, the degree of harshness that would arise from this should be assessed by reference to a comparison with that which would 'necessarily' be involved for any child faced with the deportation of a parent. The Court also provided useful guidance concerning the application of the test for whether there are very compelling circumstances…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-09-05). The U.S. is a Serial Human Rights Abuser. libya360.wordpress.com Carlos Martinez Protesters gather in front of the U.S. embassy in Baghdad, Iraq on Dec. 31, 2019 to condemn airstrikes by the U.S. forces against Hashd Shaabi bases in Iraq. (Photo by Khalil Dawood Xinhua) The latest report from the China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS), entitled "U.S. commits serious crimes of violating human rights in…

Jason Ditz (2022-09-05). Iran Denies Being Israel's Target in Syria. news.antiwar.com The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement Monday responding to recent Israeli attacks in Syria, dismissing the narrative that Israel is attacking Iranian targets there. | Iran The credibility of this has always been in doubt, not just because Iran has limited troops in Syria, but because those times when the target was identified, they are Iraqis, Paki…

Anonymous103 (2022-09-05). Military Situation In Syria On September 5, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org On September 5, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | The US coalition established a new military post in the Naqara village south of Qamishli city; | On September 5, the SAA sent military reinforcements to the Jassem area; | On September 5, the Russian Military Police and Turkish forces conducted a joint patrol in the countryside of the city of Ain al-Arab; | On September 5, artill…

_____ (2022-09-05). US Sets Up New Military Base In Syria. popularresistance.org According to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), US forces established a third military base in Syria on 3 September. | The new US military base was set up in Naqara village, just three kilometers from Qamishli in the northeastern province of Hasakah. | The US has two more bases, one of them located in Himo village and another one in the Tel Fares area near the Qamishli airport. | Armed groups have recently stepped up against US occupational forces and their regional allies due to the illegal exploitation of fossil fuels. | The Syrian government has accused the United States of stealing the c…

Staff (2022-09-05). 5 ISIL hideouts destroyed by Iraqi Federal Police in Kirkuk. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) — Issuing a statement, Joint Operations Command for Iraq announced the destruction of five hideouts of ISIL terrorists by the Iraqi Federal Police in Kirkuk province.

Staff (2022-09-05). Turkish military helicopter crashed in northern Iraq. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) — The Ministry of National Defense of Turkey announced the crash of a Turkish military helicopter in northern Iraq.

Staff (2022-09-04). Turkish army launches artillery attack on Iraq's Duhok. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) — Iraqi security sources announced that the Turkish army launched an artillery attack on areas in the north of Duhok province on Saturday evening.