Iranian Foreign Minister's Visit to Baghdad

Iranian Foreign Minister visits Baghdad to discuss surging campaign by Sunni jihadists to overthrow Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad. Iran emphasizes support for Assad and accuses Israel and America of being behind the offensive. Turkey supports Syrian National Army and attacks on Kurdish communities.

Killing of Social Media Influencer in Baghdad

Social media influencer Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, known as “Um Fahad,” was shot and killed in front of her home in Baghdad. This incident is part of a larger trend of violence against prominent social media figures in the area.