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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Israel attacks on northeastern city of Mashhad: Iranian media
Iranian media on Sunday reported explosions in the northeastern city of Mashhad as Israel kept up its attacks on Iran for a third day. "Two locations in Mashhad suffered explosions and fires," Fars news agency reported, adding that "air defences were activated in the area". The local Tasnim news agency said the blasts were heard near the city's Shahid Hasheminejad Airport. "No damage has been reported to the airport buildings or runway," it added. Mashhad is home to the Imam Reza shrine, the holiest site in Iran for Shiite Muslims. Israel's military said its air force struck Mashhad airport. Live Events It added it was "the longest-range strike conducted since the beginning" of its attack on Iran which began Friday. The Israeli attack has killed top military commanders and nuclear scientists, and struck military bases, nuclear sites and residential areas across the country. Iran has since unleashed a barrage of missile strikes on Israel, leaving at least 10 Israelis dead overnight Saturday-Sunday and dozens more wounded.
Asharq Al-Awsat
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Israel Claims It Hit a Refueling Aircraft Deep Inside Iran
Israel's military claimed attacking an Iranian refueling aircraft in Mashhad in the country's northeast, saying it was the deepest strike yet inside Iran and the farthest carried out from Israel. Videos circulated Sunday afternoon of black smoke rising in the city, which is home to the Imam Reza shrine. The Israeli military said the aircraft flew a distance of 2,300 kilometers (1,430 miles) from Israel. Iran did not immediately acknowledge the attack.
Arab News
29-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Pakistan, Iran agree to increase number of flights for pilgrims
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have agreed to increase the number of flights for pilgrims and keep their shared border open round the clock during Muharram and Arbaeen, state news agency APP reported on Wednesday. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Tehran on Wednesday, where both countries made several important decisions to facilitate pilgrims and improve border cooperation. While there is no precise official count, approximately 700,000 Pakistani pilgrims visit Iran annually for religious purposes, particularly for Arbaeen, a significant religious observance in Shia Islam, marking the 40th day after the Day of Ashura. It commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), at the Battle of Karbala. Arbaeen is also the end of a 40-day mourning period for Imam Hussain. 'The two ministers agreed that the Pakistan-Iran border will remain open 24 hours a day during Muharram and Arbaeen to facilitate religious pilgrims,' APP reported. 'Both sides also agreed to increase the number of flights for pilgrims and discussed sending pilgrims by sea.' The Iranian government will also provide accommodation and meals for 5,000 Pakistani pilgrims in Mashhad, the city most famous and revered for housing the tomb of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam. Every year, millions of pilgrims visit the Imam Reza shrine and pay their tributes. 'To solve issues quickly, a hotline will be set up between the two countries. A special three-nation meeting involving Pakistan, Iran, and Iraq will be held in Mashhad before Arbaeen to plan better arrangements for pilgrims,' APP added. Significant pilgrimages occur in Iran, especially at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, the Fatima Masumeh Shrine in Qom, and the Shah Cheragh Shrine in Shiraz. These shrines are dedicated to revered figures in Shia Islam and are major pilgrimage destinations for Shia Muslims, including from Pakistan.
