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Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told visiting Iraqi President that the United States is an unreliable friend, and Iraq should not allow any U.S. troops on its territory. Iran opposes the U.S. military presence in Iraq and the Gulf, saying Western military intervention is the root of insecurity in the region. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, told visiting Iraqi President that the United States is an unreliable friend, and Iraq should not allow any U.S. troops on its territory. Iran opposes the U.S. military presence in Iraq and the Gulf, saying Western military ...

Nimrokh: The sound of her calloused palms rubbing together was audible as she vigorously rubbed her hands. Seated beside a bountiful collection of freshly picked vegetables, the woman deftly tied them into neat bundles, utilizing pre-threaded strands she had set aside. Mint, onions, chives, and a variety of other vegetables were artfully stacked atop one another, each bundle a testament to her skillful craftsmanship. The small plot of land, situated within the walls of her house yard, provided a humble but plentiful harvest.

The Independent: The Taliban has banned women from participating in Eid gatherings in two districts in Afghanistan ahead of widespread celebrations expected in the country to mark the end of Ramadan. Two similar notices showed local Taliban leaders in northern Baghlan district and the northeastern district of Takhar said “it is forbidden for women to go out in groups during the days of Eid ul-Fitr” on Friday. The orders are not applicable across Afghanistan, but only in the two districts.

A pair of MQ-9 Reapers – the same type of plane that carried out numerous strikes in combat zones over the past 16 years – are flying intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance missions during the annual Balikatan exercise. This year’s drills involve 17,000 U.S. and Philippine troops.

Fraqnce24: In the latest example of public punishments carried out by the Taliban, two men were forced to wear a chador, a full-length hijab traditionally worn by women as a form of public \