(2025-08-18). Washington Prepares For Troop Withdrawal From Baghdad. popularresistance.org The US army is preparing to start withdrawing troops from several sites in Iraq, including in the capital Baghdad, and will relocate them to the northern city of Erbil in the country's autonomous Kurdistan region, according to Al-Sumeriya. | An Iraqi government source told the outlet on 17 August that "the international coalition will withdraw from Ain al-Assad base, Baghdad airport, and the Joint Operations Command toward the city of Erbil." | The source added that "the withdrawal of coalition forces will take place in September, in implementation of the agreement between Baghdad and Washington," noting that "th…
(2025-08-17). Discontent growing in Syria. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Unease is growing in Syria as Ahmed al-Sharaa's centralized and repressive rule sparks protests, sectarian violence, and deepening national instability.
(2025-08-17). Pakistan's 79th Independence Day celebrated in Tehran. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — The Pakistani community in Iran gathered at Pakistan House for a celebration marking the nation's 79th Independence Day. Dozens of expatriates joined embassy officials for the flag-hoisting ceremony, where Ambassador Muhammad Mudassir Tipu raised the green-and-white standard as the national anthem played.
(2025-08-17). Iran, Saudi Arabia entering strategic rapprochement, says Iranian envoy. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Iran and Saudi Arabia are deepening their diplomatic and strategic engagement, addressing shared regional challenges, according to Iranian Ambassador to Riyadh Alireza Enayati.
(2025-08-17). Oman counselor emphasizes development of medical tourism in Shiraz. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN ⚪ Advisor to the Omani Ambassador to Iran, Haitham Al-Sanani, and Director of Fars Cultural Heritage Department Mohsen Ziaei have recently met and talked about promoting mutual cooperation, particularly in the medical tourism field.