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Friday, 08 October 2021 4:25 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 08 October 2021 4:25 PM ]

Carnage in Afghanistan

Dozens of people have been killed and dozens more wounded in a bomb blast targeting a Shia mosque in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz. Locals say the blast occurred as worshipers were offering Friday prayers. Medical sources have confirmed at least 50 deaths but say the toll could rise as hospitals are receiving more bodies. A Taliban official has described the blast as a suicide attack. There has been no immediate claim of responsibility. On Sunday, an explosion also rocked a mosque in the capital Kabul, killing at least five people. The Daesh terror group claimed the Kabul attack.

Iran Lebanon fuel shipments

Iran’s foreign minister says his country will expand ties with Lebanon and is ready to help the Arab country overcome its economic crisis. Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also said Iran is ready to send more fuel shipments to Lebanon. He noted that the US economic war on regional countries will not succeed. The Iranian foreign minister added that talks between Tehran and Riyadh to restore ties are on the right track but more time is needed. The top Iranian diplomat was speaking with reporters in Beirut following his meeting with the secretary-general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement. During the meeting, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said Iran has proved it is an honest ally and a reliable partner during crisis times. Amir-Abdollahian also held talks with top Lebanese officials including President Michel Aoun.

Israel al-Aqsa violations

Israeli forces have prevented Palestinian worshipers from reaching al-Aqsa Mosque for dawn prayers. That’s according to Palestinian media. The worshipers reportedly chanted slogans pledging to defend al-Aqsa. They were prevented ahead of a general mobilization called by Palestinians at the mosque later on Friday. The Palestinians are outraged at an Israeli court ruling in favor of a Jewish man who prayed quietly at al-Aqsa Mosque. The court on Wednesday ruled that the man had not violated law. The Islamic Waqf that overseas al-Aqsa called the ruling a flagrant violation of the compound’s sanctity. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation blasted the ruling too. Egypt called the ruling a violation and expressed concern about the consequences. Jordan said the ruling is an attack on the mosque.

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