By Syeda Farheen Naqi Mossvi

From the Gulf of Tonkin to today: The same American playbook

HAFIZABAD, Pakistan - From the Gulf of Tonkin to today, many people believe they have seen the same approach used again and again. The countries are different, the decades are different, and the reasons given are different, but the process often looks familiar: a disputed incident, dramatic headlines, growing political pressure, military action, and then years of conflict that ordinary people are left to live through.

Infertility treatment offered to couples from Australia, England, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

TEHRAN – Couples from Australia, England, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan have received infertility treatment at Royan Institute in the current Iranian calendar year, which started on March 21.

Iran calls for Iraq to help address environmental challenges

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has called for Iraqi President, Nizar Amedi, to benefit from his previous experience and expertise to help tackle the environmental challenges of the two neighboring countries.

Iranian president discusses regional peace with Iraqi, French leaders in calls

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held separate telephone conversations with Iraq's Prime Minister-designate and France's President emphasizing Tehran's readiness for dialogue to resolve regional disputes while expressing deep distrust toward the United States over its hostile actions during past negotiations.

Ilam province draws visitors with lush spring landscapes

TEHRAN - In western Iran, along a 425-kilometer border with Iraq, Ilam province emerges each spring as one of the country’s most compelling seasonal destinations. 

Iranian, Iraqi officials highlight fostering sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, have underlined the need to boost scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

Iran receives intl. humanitarian aid from Iraq, China, Azerbaijan, and Dagestan

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has received the fourth humanitarian shipment from Iraq, and the third aid consignments from China and Azerbaijan.

Iraq, 2nd top non-oil export destination of Iran in a year

TEHRAN- According to a report released by the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), Iraq was the second top destination of Iran’s non-oil products in the past Iranian calendar year 1404 (ended on March 20).

Iraq's Hakim: Iran is invincible

Iraqi cleric and leader of the National Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, has issued a strong message to the people of Iran, warning that any attack on the country is part of a dangerous scheme to reshape the regional balance.

New blow to oil market; Iraq's oil production plunges 70%

TEHRAN- Reports indicate that following the escalation of consequences stemming from the outbreak of war in the West Asia, Iraq's oil production has dropped by 70%, Mehr News Agency reported on Monday.

Ramped-up attacks on Iraqi-based separatists Trump plans to use as ground troops in Iran

TEHRAN — The Iranian Armed Forces are striking positions in Iraq’s Kurdistan region belonging to armed separatist factions that intelligence reports say are working with the Trump administration. Washington allegedly plans to use these groups to launch ground assaults inside Iran.

560 US soldiers killed or injured in Iranian attacks across the region

TEHRAN – At least 560 American military personnel have been killed or wounded during ongoing Iranian attacks targeting U.S. bases across West Asia, as well as their residences and hotels in Persian Gulf nations, according to a statement by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

Stop interfering in our region, Iraqi leader tells US

TEHRAN- A top Iraqi political leader has issued a direct warning to the United States, asking it to stay out of Iraq's affairs and stop pushing for more conflict in West Asia.

1m pilgrims expected to visit Khuzestan's Sacred Defense sites

TEHRAN-- Since the beginning of Rahian-e Noor season, there has been a remarkable reception of the Sacred Defense sites of Khuzestan province, and it is expected that about one million pilgrims will visit these monuments by late April.

Hakim: The 'collective Jihad' fatwa was a turning point in contemporary Iraqi history

TEHRAN- Ammar Hakim, the leader of the National Wisdom Movement in Iraq, stated that the fatwa of "collective jihad-duty," issued by the Shia Marja, marks a decisive moment in contemporary Iraqi history; a fatwa that succeeded in restoring balance and protecting the country amidst immense pain and suffering.

DOE holds conference on Intl. Wetlands Day  

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) organized a conference in Tehran on Monday to mark International Wetlands Day, with representatives from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the embassies of the UAE, Iraq, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan in attendance.