Millions join Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq amid regional tensions and fears of US-Iran escalation

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AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports millions of Shiite Muslims are observing the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage in Karbala, Iraq, despite regional tensions and fears of escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict.

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