Hezbollah, Iraqi armed groups remain sidelined as Israel strikes Iran

Despite Israel's ongoing attacks on Iranian territory, key Iran-backed groups such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah have largely refrained from responding.

Erdogan tells Trump ‘urgent action’ needed to avoid spillover of Israel-Iran conflict

"President Erdogan hailed the recent comments by US President Trump concerning a resolution of the conflict between Israel and Iran... and stressed that urgent action is needed to prevent a catastrophe that could inflame the whole region," the Turkish presidency said in a statement.

Iraqi PM offers assistance to Tehran in call with Iranian President

Sudani called Iran’s response to the Israeli attacks “a source of pride,” according to Iranian state media.

Pro-Iran Iraqi group warns retaliation should US intervene in Iran-Israel conflict

The militant group called on the Iraqi government to take action and close down the US Embassy and expel US troops.

US must bear ‘responsibility’ for Israel attacks: Iranian FM

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said the US is complicit in Israel's attacks on Iran and Washington "must accept the responsibility."

Iraq received ‘promise’ from Iran regarding US interests

Iraqi state media also reported that Iraq has “officially asked the United States of America not to allow Israeli aircraft to violate Iraqi airspace," citing an Iraqi official.

Iran says participation in nuclear talks ‘unclear’ amid Israel escalation

A sixth round of nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran was scheduled to be held in Oman on Sunday.

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Dying waters: Climate change forces Iraq’s marsh families into urban struggle

Once thriving on the rich ecosystems of Iraq’s southern marshes, families like that of Naji Arhim have been uprooted by severe drought and water shortages. Generations of fishermen and buffalo herders have seen their lands turn to dust, pushing them into cities where their traditional skills no longer apply.

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