The devastating accident occurred late Tuesday night in Yazd Province, as the bus was en route to the holy city of Karbala in Iraq. The pilgrimage, known as Arbaeen, is one of the most significant annual events for Shia Muslims

This incident marks the second attack on US forces in Iraq since early February, when Iranian-backed groups in Iraq temporarily halted their hostilities. According to two Iraqi military sources who spoke to Reuters, no casualties have been reported

The United Nations estimates that more than 200 mass graves, potentially containing up to 12,000 bodies, have been left behind in areas once under IS control. The discovery of these mass graves has been a harrowing task for Iraqi authorities, who continue to uncover new sites periodically

The Swedish Foreign Ministry, vehemently opposed to the death penalty under any circumstances, has expressed profound concern and is actively engaged in efforts to prevent the sentences from being carried out

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an amalgamation of armed groups associated with the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), has previously claimed responsibility for numerous drone attacks on Israel

This region lies approximately 65 kilometers northeast of Baghdad. According to a statement from the Security Media Cell, a media outlet associated with the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, the initial explosion occurred at a tribal fighters' outpost

According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the meeting focused on KBR's current operations in Iraq and explored avenues for further collaboration

A security source, speaking on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the details of the attack, stating that "Daesh terrorists launched an attack," resulting in the tragic loss of four soldiers and their regiment commander

The intensity of the exchange resulted in casualties on both sides, with two policemen and one IS militant losing their lives. Additionally, two militants were apprehended during the operation

Additionally, the legislation criminalizes transgender identity, mandating that individuals identify solely according to their biological sex assigned at birth or face imprisonment ranging from one to three years

The executions, carried out by hanging in the southern city of Nasiriyah, come amidst ongoing concerns about the transparency and fairness of Iraq's judicial system

Faced with dwindling resources and a landscape marred by decades of conflict and environmental degradation, Iraqi farmers like Ismail Ibrahim are turning to innovative solutions to safeguard their livelihood