Arbaeen Amid Geopolitical Tensions | Dover News

Millions of Shiite Muslims flooded Karbala for Arbaeen, a powerful 40-day pilgrimage honoring Imam Hussein’s martyrdom — with over 4.88 million pilgrims from across the globe. Amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and Iraq’s precarious balancing act, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s presence signaled Tehran’s influence. Yet fewer foreign flags were seen this year, hinting at regional instability’s chill on international participation. Compounding the challenges: disrupted oil exports and the stubborn resistance of Iran-backed militias refusing to disarm — all while devotion surged in the face of mounting geopolitical and economic pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af09b3474e30b362