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<p>Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday (oct 1), causing no casualties, two security sources told AFP.</p>

<p>"The Victory Base at&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;Airport was targeted with three rockets, two of which were shot down by the base's special defences, while the third fell near the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Service Command," a security source said.</p>

<p>A second security source confirmed the report, noting that there were no casualties and that the rockets did not affect air traffic.</p>

<p>The attack comes as the war in Gaza and Israeli strikes and ground raids in Lebanon threaten to spill over into a regional conflict.</p>

<p>Since the outbreak of war in Gaza on October 7, militant factions have targeted bases in Iraq and Syria housing US troops over Washington's military support for Israel.</p>

<p>Washington has repeatedly responded with airstrikes on faction headquarters in both countries.</p>

<p>The United States has about 2,500 troops in Iraq and about 900 in neighbouring Syria as part of the coalition it established in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group. The coalition also includes forces from other countries, including Britain and France.</p>

<p>Armed Iraqi factions loyal to Iran demanded the withdrawal of those troops.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-calls-in-iraq-to-safeguard-its-troops-amid-new-attacks-715508"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US calls in Iraq to safeguard its troops amid new attacks</strong></a></p>

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<p>Washington and&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;announced Friday that the international coalition would end its decade-long military mission in Iraq within a year.</p>

<p>But the joint statement and US officials did not say how many US troops would remain in Iraq.</p>

<p>After a decline in militant attacks in recent months, rockets were fired in August at the Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq, injuring seven Americans.</p>

<p>And in September, Washington said the US diplomatic complex in&nbsp;Baghdad&nbsp;was attacked by Iran-aligned militias operating in Iraq.</p>

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Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday (oct 1), causing no casualties, two security sources told AFP.

Three rockets were fired at a base housing US troops at Baghdad International Airport in Iraq on Tuesday (oct 1), causing no casualties, two security sources told AFP. "The Victory Base at Baghdad Airport was targeted with three rockets, two of which were shot down by the base's special defences, while the third fell near the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Service Command," a security source said. A second security source confirmed the report, noting that there were no casualties and that the rockets did not affect air traffic. The attack comes as the war in Gaza and Israeli strikes and ground raids in Lebanon threaten to spill over into a regional conflict. Since the outbreak of war in Gaza on October 7, militant factions have targeted bases in Iraq and Syria housing US troops over Washington's military support for Israel. Washington has repeatedly responded with airstrikes on faction headquarters in both countries. The United States has about 2,500 troops in Iraq and about 900 in neighbouring Syria as part of the coalition it established in 2014 to fight the Islamic State group. The coalition also includes forces from other countries, including Britain and France. Armed Iraqi factions loyal to Iran demanded the withdrawal of those troops. Watch | US calls in Iraq to safeguard its troops amid new attacks × Washington and Baghdad announced Friday that the international coalition would end its decade-long military mission in Iraq within a year. But the joint statement and US officials did not say how many US troops would remain in Iraq. After a decline in militant attacks in recent months, rockets were fired in August at the Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq, injuring seven Americans. And in September, Washington said the US diplomatic complex in Baghdad was attacked by Iran-aligned militias operating in Iraq. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Rockets fired at US military base in Baghdad amid Israeli ground raids in Lebanon

Katyusha rockets were fired at a military base hosting US forces near Baghdad International Airport, according to reports. Air defenses intercepted the rockets. Watch in for more details!

Multiple Katyusha Rockets Fired Near Baghdad International Airport

Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian travelled to Iraq on Wednesday on his first trip abroad, in a bid to boost ties amid tightening Western sanctions. Watch in the report for more details!

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Iraq on his first foreign trip

Iranian President Pezeshkian visited Iraq today on his first foreign trip, signalling strong intentions to strengthen ties with a strategic ally of both Tehran and Washington as regional tensions rise.

Iran's President visits Iraq amid Middle East tensions

<p>A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.</p>

<p>Security sources told Reuters two rockets had fallen at around 11 pm on Tuesday near US forces stationed near Baghdad airport at the Camp Victory base.</p>

<p>"At approximately 23:00 on Tuesday, September 10, there was an attack at the Baghdad Diplomatic Services Compound, a US diplomatic facility," the US embassy statement said.</p>

<p>"Fortunately, there are no reported casualties, and we are assessing the damage and its cause. Our assessment is ongoing," it said.</p>

<p>Kataib Hezbollah, one of Iraq's Iran-backed armed factions, said the timing of the attack was designed to disrupt a visit to Iraq by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that began on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-quds-chief-visited-iraq-and-asked-allied-militias-to-halt-attacks-on-us-report-691434"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Iran’s Quds chief visited Iraq and asked allied militias to halt attacks on US: Report</strong></a></p>

<p>The group called on Iraqi security forces in a statement issued early on Wednesday to investigate the attack and to determine who was responsible.</p>

<p>Pezeshkian, on his first foreign trip since being elected in July, is expected to sign several bilateral agreements with Baghdad and to discuss the Gaza war and the wider situation in the Middle East with Iraqi leaders.</p>

<p>Iraq, a rare regional partner of both the United States and Iran, hosts 2,500 US troops and also has Iran-backed armed factions linked to its security forces.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US strikes PMF airbase south of Baghdad</strong></p>

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<p>Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have repeatedly attacked US troops in the Middle East since the Gaza war began.</p>

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A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday.

A United States diplomatic facility in Baghdad came under attack late on Tuesday but there are no reports of casualties and a damage assessment is underway, a US embassy spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday. Security sources told Reuters two rockets had fallen at around 11 pm on Tuesday near US forces stationed near Baghdad airport at the Camp Victory base. "At approximately 23:00 on Tuesday, September 10, there was an attack at the Baghdad Diplomatic Services Compound, a US diplomatic facility," the US embassy statement said. "Fortunately, there are no reported casualties, and we are assessing the damage and its cause. Our assessment is ongoing," it said. Kataib Hezbollah, one of Iraq's Iran-backed armed factions, said the timing of the attack was designed to disrupt a visit to Iraq by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that began on Wednesday. Also read: Iran’s Quds chief visited Iraq and asked allied militias to halt attacks on US: Report The group called on Iraqi security forces in a statement issued early on Wednesday to investigate the attack and to determine who was responsible. Pezeshkian, on his first foreign trip since being elected in July, is expected to sign several bilateral agreements with Baghdad and to discuss the Gaza war and the wider situation in the Middle East with Iraqi leaders. Iraq, a rare regional partner of both the United States and Iran, hosts 2,500 US troops and also has Iran-backed armed factions linked to its security forces. Watch | US strikes PMF airbase south of Baghdad × Iran-aligned armed groups in Iraq have repeatedly attacked US troops in the Middle East since the Gaza war began. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US diplomatic facility in Baghdad attacked in a bid to disrupt Iranian president's visit

The United States and Iraq have reached an understanding on plans for the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, said Reuters quoting sources familiar with the matter.

Will some US troops remain in Iraq after drawdown?

Hundreds of US-led troops to withdraw from Iraq by 2025

US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that 15 Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists have been eliminated in a joint operation by American and Iraqi forces in western Iraq.

US targets Islamic State in Iraq, killing in 15

Arbaeen, is one of the biggest religious events for Shia muslims across the globe. This year, over 21 million people gathered at the holy city of Karbala in Iraq to mark the 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Watch in for more details!

Devotees walk a distance of 80 kms, pay homage to Imam Hussain | The West Asia Post

<p>The bodies of 28 pilgrims killed, when their bus crashed in central Iran while they were travelling to a major Shiite Muslim ritual, have been returned to Pakistan.</p>

<p>The bus was carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq for the Arbaeen commemoration, one of the biggest events of the Shiite calendar, when it overturned and caught fire in front of a checkpoint in Yazd province on Tuesday night, Iranian state TV reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/bus-carrying-pilgrims-from-pakistan-to-iraq-crashed-in-iran-kills-28-people-751857"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, 28 killed</strong></a></p>

<p>The bodies were transported from Yazd to an airfield in southern Pakistan, where most of the deceased were from and from where they had begun their journey.</p>

<p>The coffins, each draped with a Pakistani flag, arrived in the city of Jacobabad shortly before midnight on Friday, an AFP journalist witnessed.</p>

<p>A fleet of ambulances then took the bodies to their hometowns.</p>

<p>Other pilgrims injured in the crash, were moved to hospitals in Karachi.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran</strong></p>

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<p>Those killed included 11 women and 17 men, Yazd province crisis management chief Ali Malek-zadeh told the Iranian broadcaster.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Head of Iran traffic police, Teymour Hosseini, cited a brake failure and the steep road as the reasons for the crash.</p>

<p>Arbaeen marks the 40th day of mourning for Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some 22 million pilgrims attended the commemoration last year in the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala, where Hussein and his brother Abbas are buried, according to official figures.&nbsp;</p>

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The bodies of 28 pilgrims killed, when their bus crashed in central Iran while they were travelling to a major Shiite Muslim ritual, have been returned to Pakistan.

The bodies of 28 pilgrims killed, when their bus crashed in central Iran while they were travelling to a major Shiite Muslim ritual, have been returned to Pakistan. The bus was carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims to Iraq for the Arbaeen commemoration, one of the biggest events of the Shiite calendar, when it overturned and caught fire in front of a checkpoint in Yazd province on Tuesday night, Iranian state TV reported. Also read | Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, 28 killed The bodies were transported from Yazd to an airfield in southern Pakistan, where most of the deceased were from and from where they had begun their journey. The coffins, each draped with a Pakistani flag, arrived in the city of Jacobabad shortly before midnight on Friday, an AFP journalist witnessed. A fleet of ambulances then took the bodies to their hometowns. Other pilgrims injured in the crash, were moved to hospitals in Karachi. Watch | Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran × Those killed included 11 women and 17 men, Yazd province crisis management chief Ali Malek-zadeh told the Iranian broadcaster. Head of Iran traffic police, Teymour Hosseini, cited a brake failure and the steep road as the reasons for the crash. Arbaeen marks the 40th day of mourning for Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Some 22 million pilgrims attended the commemoration last year in the Iraqi shrine city of Karbala, where Hussein and his brother Abbas are buried, according to official figures. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Bodies of 28 pilgrims killed in Iran bus crash, arrive in Pakistan

<p>At least 28 people died after a bus carrying Pakistani Shiite pilgrims overturned in central Iran on Tuesday night (Aug 20).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pilgrims were travelling from Pakistan to Iraq, when the bus caught fire in front of the Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in Iran, around 681km (423 miles) south of Iran's capital Tehran.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moreover, another 23 people were injured in the crash, with 14 severely injured, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The pilgrims were on their way to Karbala city in Iraq to commemorate one of their biggest events according to the Shia calendar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the time of the crash, there were 53 people on board, including pilgrims from Pakistan's Sindh, Ghotki and Larkana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the crash, rescuers stepped in through the broken glass of the bus to save the passengers.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;&nbsp;Iraq-Iran war ends after nearly 8 years of fighting</strong></p>

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<p>According to an Iranian state TV report, Malekzadeh said that the bus brakes failed and blamed the driver's lack of attention.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Pakistan reacts to accident in Iran</h2>

<p>Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his condolences over the deaths of the pilgrims.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are deeply saddened by the loss of precious human lives in the bus accident in Iran,” he said.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-attack-may-come-soon-and-with-no-warning-us-warns-750508">Also read:&nbsp;Iran attack may come soon and with no warning, US warns&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

<p>The pilgrimage, Arbaeen, marks the end of a period of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, who died at the hands of the Muslim Umayyad forces in the battle of Karbala during the tumultuous first century of Islam's history.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Iran has one of the world's worst traffic safety records and has been reporting nearly 20,000 deaths annually. The disregard for traffic laws, unsafe vehicles and insufficient emergency services in the vast rural areas, have been blamed for these deaths.&nbsp;</p>

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At least 28 people died after a bus carrying Pakistani Shiite pilgrims overturned in central Iran on Tuesday night (Aug 20). The pilgrims were travelling from Pakistan to Iraq, when the bus caught fire in front of the Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in Iran, around 681km (423 miles) south of Iran's capital Tehran.

At least 28 people died after a bus carrying Pakistani Shiite pilgrims overturned in central Iran on Tuesday night (Aug 20). The pilgrims were travelling from Pakistan to Iraq, when the bus caught fire in front of the Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in Iran, around 681km (423 miles) south of Iran's capital Tehran. Moreover, another 23 people were injured in the crash, with 14 severely injured, he added. The pilgrims were on their way to Karbala city in Iraq to commemorate one of their biggest events according to the Shia calendar. During the time of the crash, there were 53 people on board, including pilgrims from Pakistan's Sindh, Ghotki and Larkana. Following the crash, rescuers stepped in through the broken glass of the bus to save the passengers. Watch | Iraq-Iran war ends after nearly 8 years of fighting × According to an Iranian state TV report, Malekzadeh said that the bus brakes failed and blamed the driver's lack of attention. Pakistan reacts to accident in Iran Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed his condolences over the deaths of the pilgrims. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of precious human lives in the bus accident in Iran,” he said. Also read: Iran attack may come soon and with no warning, US warns The pilgrimage, Arbaeen, marks the end of a period of 40 days of mourning for Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, who died at the hands of the Muslim Umayyad forces in the battle of Karbala during the tumultuous first century of Islam's history. Notably, Iran has one of the world's worst traffic safety records and has been reporting nearly 20,000 deaths annually. The disregard for traffic laws, unsafe vehicles and insufficient emergency services in the vast rural areas, have been blamed for these deaths. (With inputs from agencies)

Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran, 28 killed

A bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashed in central Iran, killing at least 28 people. There were 51 people on board at the time of the crash. Watch in for more details!

Bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturns in Iran, at least 28 killed

Bus carrying pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran

On August 20, 36 years ago, the Iraq-Iran war ended in 1988, after nearly eight years of battle. The war claimed the lives of 500,000 and ended in a stalemate, without any territorial changes, leaving both the neighbouring nations devastated.

Gravitas Recall: Iraq-Iran war ends after nearly 8 years of fighting

#Gravitas In Iraq, a proposed bill has ignited a massive controversy, it seeks to lower the legal age of marriage for girls to just 9 years old. The statistics in Iraq are already grim. According to UNICEF, 28% of girls in Iraq are married before they turn 18. This new proposed bill threatens to make this worse.

Gravitas: Iraq’s Barbaric Marriage Bill

At least 7 US Personnel were injured in a targeted attack in Iraq. Iraq says it arrested 5 suspects in this case. Watch in for more details!

US personnel injured in strike | The West Asia Post

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:15,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1772}">Iraq is set to introduce a bill that may cut down the age of marriage to nine for girls and 15 for boys. Right advocates have raised an alarm that the bill introduced in the Iraqi parliament would roll back women's rights in an already patriarchal society and increase the prevalence of underage marriages in the country.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1842}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:85,&quot;w&quot;:147,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1842}">Iraq's new bill</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:130,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1887}">The bill, as per AFP, would allow citizens to choose between religious authorities or the civil judiciary for decisions on family matters.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:180,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1937}">Critics of the bill argue that the proposed changes could drastically reduce protections in areas such as inheritance, divorce, and child custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:685,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:88,&quot;y&quot;:229,&quot;w&quot;:604,&quot;h&quot;:16,&quot;abs_x&quot;:121,&quot;abs_y&quot;:1986}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-anti-muslim-riots-two-sentenced-for-violent-disorder-following-tragic-knife-attack-748493">UK anti-Muslim riots: Two sentenced for violent disorder following tragic knife attack</a></strong></p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:262,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2019}">Of particular concern is the potential impact on the minimum age for marriage, which is currently set at 18 under the 1959 Personal Status Law. Opponents of the bill worry that it could effectively remove this age restriction, despite denials from lawmakers supporting the changes.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:329,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:17,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2086}">According to UNICEF, 28 per cent of girls in Iraq are already married before they reach 18.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:361,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2118}">Human Rights Watch (HRW) researcher Sarah Sanbar warned, "Passing this law would show a country moving backwards, not forwards".&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:411,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2168}">Amal Kabashi, from the Iraq Women's Network, expressed similar concerns, stating that the amendment would "provide huge leeway for male dominance over family issues" in an already patriarchal society.</p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:464,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2221}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:464,&quot;w&quot;:298,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2221}">Current marriage law in Iraq</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:509,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2266}">The 1959 Personal Status Law, which shifted family matters from religious to state jurisdiction, is seen as a cornerstone of women's rights in Iraq. It was passed shortly after the fall of the Iraqi monarchy and under it, the age of marriage is 18 for both girls and boys.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:576,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2333}">The new bill, however, backed by conservative Shiite Muslim deputies, threatens to undermine these protections by reintroducing religious rules into family law, particularly for Shiite and Sunni Muslims. The bill does not mention other religions or sects in Iraq, a country known for its diverse population.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:643,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2400}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:643,&quot;w&quot;:701,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2400}">Also read |&nbsp;<a bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:643,&quot;w&quot;:701,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2400}" href="https://www.wionews.com/world/is-al-qaida-material-found-at-suspects-home-in-foiled-terror-plot-targeting-taylor-swift-shows-748408">IS, al Qaeda material found at suspect’s home in foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift shows</a></strong></p>

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:696,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2453}"><strong bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:696,&quot;w&quot;:317,&quot;h&quot;:25,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2453}">Rights groups oppose the bill</strong></h2>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:741,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2498}">After significant opposition in late July, the bill was temporarily withdrawn, only to re-emerge on August 4 with support from powerful Shiite blocs in parliament.&nbsp;</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:790,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:34,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2547}">While it remains unclear whether this latest attempt to change the law will succeed, activists like Kabashi are determined to continue opposing it.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:840,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:69,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2597}">Amnesty International has also voiced strong opposition, with Iraq researcher Razaw Salihy calling for the amendments to be "stopped in their tracks." Salihy warned that the proposed changes would create a "ring of fire around women and children," potentially legalising the marriage of girls as young as nine and jeopardizing their futures.</p>

<p bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:924,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:52,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2681}">Supporters of the bill, such as lawmaker Raed al-Maliki, who introduced the bill argue that the objections come from those with a "malicious agenda that seeks to deny a significant portion of the Iraqi population" the right to have "their personal status determined by their beliefs."&nbsp;</p>

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Iraq is set to introduce a bill that may cut down the age of marriage to nine for girls and 15 for boys. Right advocates have raised an alarm that the bill introduced in the Iraqi parliament would roll back women's rights in an already patriarchal society and increase the prevalence of underage marriages in the country.

Iraq is set to introduce a bill that may cut down the age of marriage to nine for girls and 15 for boys. Right advocates have raised an alarm that the bill introduced in the Iraqi parliament would roll back women's rights in an already patriarchal society and increase the prevalence of underage marriages in the country. Iraq's new bill The bill, as per AFP, would allow citizens to choose between religious authorities or the civil judiciary for decisions on family matters. Critics of the bill argue that the proposed changes could drastically reduce protections in areas such as inheritance, divorce, and child custody. Also read | UK anti-Muslim riots: Two sentenced for violent disorder following tragic knife attack Of particular concern is the potential impact on the minimum age for marriage, which is currently set at 18 under the 1959 Personal Status Law. Opponents of the bill worry that it could effectively remove this age restriction, despite denials from lawmakers supporting the changes. According to UNICEF, 28 per cent of girls in Iraq are already married before they reach 18. Human Rights Watch (HRW) researcher Sarah Sanbar warned, "Passing this law would show a country moving backwards, not forwards". Amal Kabashi, from the Iraq Women's Network, expressed similar concerns, stating that the amendment would "provide huge leeway for male dominance over family issues" in an already patriarchal society. Current marriage law in Iraq The 1959 Personal Status Law, which shifted family matters from religious to state jurisdiction, is seen as a cornerstone of women's rights in Iraq. It was passed shortly after the fall of the Iraqi monarchy and under it, the age of marriage is 18 for both girls and boys. The new bill, however, backed by conservative Shiite Muslim deputies, threatens to undermine these protections by reintroducing religious rules into family law, particularly for Shiite and Sunni Muslims. The bill does not mention other religions or sects in Iraq, a country known for its diverse population. Also read | IS, al Qaeda material found at suspect’s home in foiled terror plot targeting Taylor Swift shows Rights groups oppose the bill After significant opposition in late July, the bill was temporarily withdrawn, only to re-emerge on August 4 with support from powerful Shiite blocs in parliament. While it remains unclear whether this latest attempt to change the law will succeed, activists like Kabashi are determined to continue opposing it. Amnesty International has also voiced strong opposition, with Iraq researcher Razaw Salihy calling for the amendments to be "stopped in their tracks." Salihy warned that the proposed changes would create a "ring of fire around women and children," potentially legalising the marriage of girls as young as nine and jeopardizing their futures. Supporters of the bill, such as lawmaker Raed al-Maliki, who introduced the bill argue that the objections come from those with a "malicious agenda that seeks to deny a significant portion of the Iraqi population" the right to have "their personal status determined by their beliefs." However, human rights advocates caution that enshrining religious freedom in law with vague language could strip women and girls of their rights and safety. The proposed changes have sparked protests, with activists planning further demonstrations in Baghdad to oppose the bill. Rights groups warn that if passed, the law's "vague and undefined language" could "strip women and girls of rights and safety." (With inputs from agencies)

Iraq's new bill may lower marriage age for girls to nine, sparking outcry for women's rights

At least five US personnel were injured in an attack against a military base in Iraq on Monday, U.S. officials told Reuters, as the Middle East braced for a possible new wave of attacks by Iran and its allies following last week's killing of senior members of militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah.

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A rocket attack on the Ain al-Assad base in Iraq injured several U.S. personnel. With this regional tensions escalate with an anticipated Iranian counterattack on Israel. The rocket fire is the latest in a series of attacks targeting Ain al-Assad base in western Iraq. This base hosts U.S. troops and coalition forces involved in operations against the Islamic State.

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Amid the escalating tensions in west Asia, for the first time in months, the united states launched an airstrike on Iraq’s Baghdad says US troops committed a heinous crime...

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As regional tenture soared after Israel strike in Beirut, the United States has carried out a strike in Iraq. US officials say the strike was conducted in self-defense due to a threat to US led Coalition forces. Watch in for more details!

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According to a US official speaking to a news outlet, the United States launched an attack in Iraq on Tuesday out of self-defense as regional tensions increased following an Israeli bombing in Beirut that Israel claimed killed Hezbollah's top leader.

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Iraq is seeking a withdrawal of US troops from its borders. However, Pentagon says that this will be risky for the region as the Islamic state terror group is trying to return to Iraq and Syria.

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Iraq's Ain Al-Assad airbase came under attack with four rockets being launched at airbase that houses US-lead coalition forces. A US Official told media houses that the projectiles landed outside the base causing injuries or damage to the base. No one has claimed any responsibility of the attack yet.

Attack on Iraqi airbase hosting US troops, no casualties reported

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<p>Several rockets were launched on Thursday and Friday against bases hosting troops from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq and Syria, security officials and a war monitor said.</p>

<p>Such attacks were frequent early in the war between Israel and Hamas Palestinian militants in Gaza but since then have largely halted.</p>

<p>"Four rockets fell in the vicinity" of Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province, an Iraqi security source said.</p>

<p>Another security official said an attack occurred with "a drone and three rockets" that fell close to the base perimeter.</p>

<p>A United States official said initial reports indicated that projectiles landed outside the base without causing injuries or damage to the base.</p>

<p>All sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorised to speak to the media.</p>

<p>At least one rocket also fell near a base of the coalition in the Conoco gas field in Deir Ezzor province of eastern Syria, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor.</p>

<p>The Observatory said a blast was heard in the area but there were no immediate reports of casualties.</p>

<p>The rocket was fired from "zones under the control of pro-Iranian militia" groups, said the monitor which relies on sources inside Syria.</p>

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<p>There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either attack.</p>

<p>Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq have largely halted similar attacks on US-backed troops in recent months.</p>

<p>The latest attack come after a security meeting this week between Iraqi and US officials in Washington on the future of the international anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq. Iran-backed groups have demanded a withdrawal.</p>

<p>The US Defense Department said Wednesday "the delegations reached an understanding on the concept for a new phase of the bilateral security relationship".</p>

<p>This would include "cooperation through liaison officers, training, and traditional security cooperation programmes".</p>

<p>On July 16, two drones were launched against Ain al-Assad base, with one exploding inside without causing injuries or damage. A senior security official in Baghdad said at the time he believed the attack was meant to "embarrass" the Iraqi government before the security meeting.</p>

<p>For more than three months, as regional tensions soared over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, United States troops were targeted by rockets and drones more than 175 times in the Middle East, mainly in Iraq and Syria.</p>

<p>The Islamic Resistance of Iraq, a loose alliance of Iran-backed groups, claimed the majority of the attacks, saying they were in solidarity with Gaza Palestinians.</p>

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<p>In January, a drone strike blamed on those groups killed three US soldiers in a base in Jordan. In retaliation, US forces launched dozens of strikes against Tehran-backed fighters.</p>

<p>Since then, attacks against US troops have largely halted.</p>

<p>Baghdad has sought to defuse tensions, engaging in talks with Washington on the future of the US-led coalition's mission in Iraq.</p>

<p>The US military has around 2,500 troops in Iraq and 900 in Syria with the international coalition.</p>

<p>The coalition was deployed to Iraq at the government's request in 2014 to help combat the Islamic State group, which had taken over vast swathes of Iraq and neighbouring Syria.</p>

<p>IS remnants still carry out attacks and ambushes in both countries.</p>

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Several rockets were launched on Thursday and Friday against bases hosting troops from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq and Syria, security officials and a war monitor said.

Several rockets were launched on Thursday and Friday against bases hosting troops from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq and Syria, security officials and a war monitor said. Such attacks were frequent early in the war between Israel and Hamas Palestinian militants in Gaza but since then have largely halted. "Four rockets fell in the vicinity" of Ain al-Assad base in Anbar province, an Iraqi security source said. Another security official said an attack occurred with "a drone and three rockets" that fell close to the base perimeter. A United States official said initial reports indicated that projectiles landed outside the base without causing injuries or damage to the base. All sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorised to speak to the media. At least one rocket also fell near a base of the coalition in the Conoco gas field in Deir Ezzor province of eastern Syria, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor. The Observatory said a blast was heard in the area but there were no immediate reports of casualties. The rocket was fired from "zones under the control of pro-Iranian militia" groups, said the monitor which relies on sources inside Syria. Watch | US urges Israel to think of a 'realistic truce plan', Hamas says 'Netanyahu stalling ceasefire deal' × There was no immediate claim of responsibility for either attack. Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq have largely halted similar attacks on US-backed troops in recent months. The latest attack come after a security meeting this week between Iraqi and US officials in Washington on the future of the international anti-jihadist coalition in Iraq. Iran-backed groups have demanded a withdrawal. The US Defense Department said Wednesday "the delegations reached an understanding on the concept for a new phase of the bilateral security relationship". This would include "cooperation through liaison officers, training, and traditional security cooperation programmes". On July 16, two drones were launched against Ain al-Assad base, with one exploding inside without causing injuries or damage. A senior security official in Baghdad said at the time he believed the attack was meant to "embarrass" the Iraqi government before the security meeting. For more than three months, as regional tensions soared over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, United States troops were targeted by rockets and drones more than 175 times in the Middle East, mainly in Iraq and Syria. The Islamic Resistance of Iraq, a loose alliance of Iran-backed groups, claimed the majority of the attacks, saying they were in solidarity with Gaza Palestinians. Also read: Kamala Harris crashes RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Finale to remind viewers to register to vote: Watch In January, a drone strike blamed on those groups killed three US soldiers in a base in Jordan. In retaliation, US forces launched dozens of strikes against Tehran-backed fighters. Since then, attacks against US troops have largely halted. Baghdad has sought to defuse tensions, engaging in talks with Washington on the future of the US-led coalition's mission in Iraq. The US military has around 2,500 troops in Iraq and 900 in Syria with the international coalition. The coalition was deployed to Iraq at the government's request in 2014 to help combat the Islamic State group, which had taken over vast swathes of Iraq and neighbouring Syria. IS remnants still carry out attacks and ambushes in both countries. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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US and Iraqi officials held meeting at the Pentagon to discuss when and how the mission of the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq would end and transition in an orderly manner to an enduring bilateral security partnership. Watch in for more details!

US, Iraqi officials meet to discuss security cooperation

An Iraqi court on Wednesday sentenced the widow of former longtime Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi to death for enslaving kidnapped Yazidi women.

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