Iraq doubles number of Iranian pilgrims heading to Karbala for Arba’een ritual

Iraqi authorities have decided to double the number of visas issued for Iranian nationals heading to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow over church-run school deaths in Canada, offers no apology

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has expressed sympathy with the Canadian people over the discovery of remains of scores of indigenous children at a former church-run residential school in Canada, saying he is following with “pain” the news about the “shocking” finding.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow over church-run school deaths in Canada, offers no apology

Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, has expressed sympathy with the Canadian people over the discovery of remains of scores of indigenous children at a former church-run residential school in Canada, saying he is following with “pain” the news about the “shocking” finding.

Iran’s top negotiator says any diversion in Vienna talks will end Iran’s participation

Iran’s top negotiator has warned that Tehran will stop participation in talks with the co-signatories to the 2015 nuclear as soon as the discussions underway in the Austrian capital, Vienna, stray from the right path and move toward excessive demands and killing time.

Leader warns against protracted talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned against protracted talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, reiterating that Iran will only return to its commitments under the accord once it has verified that all US sanctions have been removed.

Removal of JCPOA-related sanctions not sufficient

Outcome of Vienna talks on anti-Iran sanctions: 'Almost nothing'

Talks between Tehran and the other signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement in Vienna have yielded no results so far, with Iran’s top negotiator saying there was no agreement yet on how sanctions will be removed or the verification of their removal.

Iraq’s deputy defense minister and accompanying delegation pay tribute to Imam Khomeini