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Ashura mournings unfold across Iran, Lebanon and Pakistan amid months of conflict
world16 days ago

Ashura mournings unfold across Iran, Lebanon and Pakistan amid months of conflict

Shiite communities mark Ashura in war-torn regions: in Iran’s capital Tehran mourners fill streets and shrines as processions and elegies proceed; in Lebanon, faithful attend sermons and visit graves linked to the Ashura commemoration, with banners and respect for Hussain’s memory; and in Pakistan, security is heightened to protect Shiite mourners amid sectarian tensions. Leaders frame the observances as acts of sacrifice and resistance against oppression, while Iran’s leadership and regional actors weave Ashura into political rhetoric during a period of economic and geopolitical pressure.

via AP News|
#ashura#iran#lebanon
middle-east3 months ago

Shi'ite Split in Lebanon Grows as Hezbollah Faces Growing Criticism in War

Renewed fighting in Lebanon has sharpened internal criticism of Hezbollah within the Shi'ite community after Hezbollah’s rocket attacks prompted a large Israeli offensive that displaced thousands and killed hundreds; some displaced people still view Hezbollah as defender, while others blame the group for dragging Lebanon into war and push for stronger state authority, signaling potential shifts in loyalties as reconstruction funds dwindle and public morale sags.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#displacement#hezbollah#lebanon
Why Hezbollah’s risky move may be a calculated bid for survival
world4 months ago

Why Hezbollah’s risky move may be a calculated bid for survival

Ali Rizk argues Hezbollah’s renewed cross-border attacks against Israel are a calculated bid to preserve the group and Lebanon’s Shiite community, leveraging Iran ties while the Lebanese government splits over disarmament and talks; he warns U.S. escalation could backfire by fueling anti-American Shiite sentiment and regional instability, suggesting the gambit may be more rational than it seems.

via Responsible Statecraft|
#hezbollah#israel#joseph-aoun
Islamabad Mosque Attack Deepens Pakistan’s Security Fears
world5 months ago

Islamabad Mosque Attack Deepens Pakistan’s Security Fears

A suicide bomber outside a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers killed 31 and injured dozens, marking a second major attack in the capital in recent months with no immediate claim of responsibility, though ISIS-linked sectarian violence is suspected. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the attack and ordered a full investigation as hospitals declared emergencies and called for blood donations. The incident underscores rising militant violence in Pakistan, including in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with cross-border links to Afghanistan.

via The New York Times|
#islamabad#pakistan#shiite
Deadly mosque bombing hits Islamabad on Friday prayers
world5 months ago

Deadly mosque bombing hits Islamabad on Friday prayers

A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque on Islamabad’s outskirts during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding about 169 as Pakistan faces a surge in militant violence. No group immediately claimed responsibility, but suspected militants include the Pakistani Taliban and Islamic State. Authorities condemned the attack and dispatched security and medical responders amid calls for blood donations for the wounded.

via AP News|
#islamabad#militants#pakistan
"Deadly Suicide Blast Targets Afghan Shi'ite Mosque during Friday Prayers"
terrorism2 years ago

"Deadly Suicide Blast Targets Afghan Shi'ite Mosque during Friday Prayers"

A blast at a Shi'ite mosque in northern Afghanistan during Friday prayers has left at least seven people dead and 15 others severely injured. The attack, which was possibly carried out by a suicide bomber, has not been claimed by any terrorist group. Afghanistan has been facing an insurgency by Islamic State militants, who have been responsible for a series of deadly attacks in recent months.

via IndiaTimes|
#afghanistan#blast#insurgency
Deadly Shooting at Prominent Shiite Shrine in Southern Iran Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured
security2 years ago

Deadly Shooting at Prominent Shiite Shrine in Southern Iran Leaves 1 Dead, 8 Injured

A gunman opened fire at the Shah Cheragh shrine in southern Iran, killing one person and injuring eight others. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, but Iran has previously faced attacks from Sunni extremists, such as the Islamic State group. The shrine, one of Iran's top five Shiite shrines, draws pilgrims to the city of Shiraz. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. This incident follows a similar attack in October 2022, also targeting the same shrine, which killed 13 people.

via NBC News|
#gunman#iran#islamic-state
world3 years ago

Saddam's Image Erased from Baghdad

Saddam Hussein's statues and images have been removed from Baghdad, but the hope that came with wiping away his oppressive visual presence has evaporated due to years of brutal violence, a wrecked economy, and rampant corruption by the new political elite of sectarian-based factions. Some of Saddam's signature monuments remain in place, largely because they had a nationalist meaning that went beyond him. The domination of Iran-backed Shiite parties in the government has led to the proliferation of Shiite imagery around Baghdad.

via ABC News|
#corruption#iraq#monuments
Saddam's Image Erased from Baghdad
world3 years ago

Saddam's Image Erased from Baghdad

Saddam Hussein's statues and images have been removed from Iraq, but the hope that came with it has evaporated due to years of violence, a wrecked economy, and rampant corruption by the new political elite of sectarian-based factions. Some of Saddam's signature monuments remain in place, largely because they had a nationalist meaning that went beyond him. The Victory Arch and the al-Shaheed Monument still tower over the Tigris River. Saddam's presence can still be found on the American University in Baghdad campus, where his initials are etched on the walls and ceilings.

via The Associated Press|
#corruption#iraq#monuments