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India Today
15-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Iran's president calls for regional unity against Israel's 'destructive' agenda
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday issued a warning against what he described as Israel's "destructive" role in the Middle East, urging regional countries to unite in resisting its divisive a meeting with Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari in Tehran, Pezeshkian said, 'The Zionist regime is the arrogant system's project to undermine, occupy, and plunder the resources of the regional countries and disintegrate the region.'advertisement'We must stand united in the face of such a common enemy, support each other and vehemently avoid division and duality,' he emphasised. The President praised the ties between Iran and Iraq, saying their relationship is built on deep religious and cultural bonds. He reaffirmed Iran's would make further efforts to reinforce unity and coherence amongst Muslim expressed Iran's readiness to bolster cooperation with Iraq in all Iraqi interior minister also congratulated the Iranian people for what he described as their "victorious resistance" during a 12-day standoff with Israel. Al-Shammari also noted Iraq's preparations to host millions of pilgrims for the upcoming Arba'een commemorations, marking 40 days after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet comes amid reports that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was slightly injured during an Israeli airstrike in June, according to Iran's state-linked Fars news agency. The report says that on June 16, six bombs targeted a hidden underground facility in Tehran, where Pezeshkian was attending a high-level emergency meeting of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Shafaq News
02-07-2025
- Shafaq News
Iraq unveils tech readiness for Ashura in Karbala
Shafaq News – Karbala Iraq has announced full technical readiness for managing mobile communication services during the Ashura pilgrimage in Karbala, one of the largest annual religious gatherings in the world. In a press conference, Nawfal Abu Ragheef, head of the Communications and Media Commission (CMC) explained that the preparations began ahead of the Islamic month of Muharram and will intensify through the peak of Ashura on the 10th day, extending into the Arba'een pilgrimage—a 40-day commemoration of Imam Hussein Bin Ali's martyrdom that attracts millions of Shiite pilgrims from Iraq, Iran, and across the Muslim world. Abu Ragheef noted that more than 1,253 telecom towers will cover Karbala Province this year. All equipment has been upgraded, and 73 mobile towers have been installed along roads leading into the city. In addition, 106 new permanent towers have been erected to expand coverage and strengthen network performance. One of the key developments includes the deployment of 75 high-capacity 'smart cells' in the historic city center, particularly in the area known as Bayn al-Haramayn—the space between the two shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas. 'These smart cells are designed to enhance signal strength and ensure uninterrupted connectivity amid the massive influx of visitors.' Abu Ragheef also emphasized a sharp rise in capacity: 606 towers will operate on exceptional frequency bands during the day of Ashura—compared to just 73 last year—representing a nearly 500% increase in support for mobile networks. To support the anticipated wave of international visitors, additional towers have also been installed at key border crossings and entry points, including Shalamcheh, Sheeb, Safwan, Mehran (in Wasit Province), and Najaf International Airport. This year, the CMC has also overseen the transition of all telecom operators in Karbala to 4G networks, with infrastructure capable of supporting 5G. Among the most notable innovations is the use of AI-powered predictive models to anticipate crowd congestion. These tools will enable authorities to deploy preemptive measures and reduce pressure on hotspots across the city.
