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Covering #Iran & #MidEast, especially what MSM won't Have a passion for exposing Tehran apologists/lobbyists

Jul 14, 2018, 27 tweets

#BREAKING
(1)
#Iraq
July 13
Widespread rallies across the country / People protesting poor economic conditions & #Iran's meddling.
Protesters have reportedly set fire to the Dawa Party building, affiliated to Nouri al-Maliki, the former PM & a known puppet of Tehran's regime.

(2)
Najaf, southern #Iraq
July 13
Protesters took control over the city airport & attacked planes belonging to #Iran.
People are protesting Tehran's meddling in their country.
Unconfirmed reports indicate up to 40 people have been killed in the last few days' unrest.

(3)
Maysan, southern #Iraq
July 13
Protesters angry at Tehran's meddling in their country are seen attacking offices of political parties affiliated to Iran.
This includes:
Dawa Party of former PM Nouri al-Maliki
Offices of the ruling party
Offices of the Supreme Iraqi Council

(4)
Maysan, southern #Iraq
July 13
Offices of Tehran-affiliated political parties set on fire by protesters

(5)
Najaf, southern #Iraq
July 13
Protesters attacked Tehran's Mahan Air's Najaf-Mashhad (NE Iran) flight & prevented its takeoff.
Security forces finally intervened and allowed the plane to leave for Iran.

(6)
Maysan, southern #Iraq
July 13
Protesters angry at Tehran's meddling in their country are seen attacking offices of the Dawa Party, affiliated to former PM Nouri al-Maliki, described as a puppet of #Iran's mullahs.

(7)
Najaf, southern #Iraq
Security forces are seen joining the protesters & calls are being made to the army to support the people.
Authorities are announcing martial law in Najaf, Basra & Maysan.

(8)
Muqtada Sadr tweeted in support of #Iraq's demonstrators:
"We do not approve attacks against the demonstrators."
He has used an Arabic hashtag meaning: "Hungry Revolution Will Be Victorious"
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر
Iraqis are protesting #Iran's meddling.

(9)
More images of protesters occupying/taking over Najaf airport in southern Iraq, preventing an #IRGC-affiliated Mahan Air flight heading for Mashhad (NE #Iran) to takeoff.
People in Iraq are also fed up with Tehran's mullahs.
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

(10)
More images of demonstrators in Najaf, southern #Iraq, protesting poor service & utilities, continuous power outages and...
Protesters are seen attacking offices of political parties affiliated to #Iran's regime.
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

#BREAKING
(11)
July 14
Najaf, southern #Iraq
Locals protesting against political parties & their association to #Iran's regime.
They're demanding these parties be dissolved.
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

(12)
July 14
Security forces are on high alert on this sixth day of demonstrations in southern #Iraq against #Iran's meddling.
The protesters are mainly Shiites that Tehran claims to enjoy their support.
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

(13)
July 13
Reports indicate this Iraq Hezbollah site in Najaf, southern #Iraq, was set ablaze by protesters.
Despite Tehran's claims otherwise, #Iran's regime & #IRGCTerrorists are loathed in this country.
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

(14)
Southern #Iraq
Tens of thousands of people protesting #Iran's interfering in their country.
They're chanting:
"Iran, be silent, don't meddle"
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

(15)
Southern #Iraq
More proof the Iraqi people loath #Iran's regime & the #IRGCTerrorists in their country.
Video shows locals apprehending a man they say is an Iranian regime operative.
Voice says: "The arrest of a Khamenei operative. A mullah operative."
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

#BREAKING
(16)
July 14
Basra, southern #Iraq
Reports indicate a curfew has been imposed as protests over poor services, constant power outages & #Iran's meddling expand.
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

(17)
July 14 - Saturday night local time
Baghdad protests in solidarity with rallies in #Iraq's southern provinces; angry people are setting fire to the offices of the Dawa & other political parties affiliated to #Iran's regime.
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

#BREAKING
(18)
July 15 - Basra, S #Iraq
Reports indicate protesters attacked the provincial office.
Security forces opened fire on the people, leaving 1 dead & 3 injured.
All government buildings in this city are closed.
(File Photo)
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

#BREAKING
(19)
July 15 - Nafaj, S #Iraq
Reports indicate protesters attacked the offices of Asaeb Ahl al-Haq & Badr Organization. Both are backed by #Iran's regime.
Forces associated to Tehran opened fire on the people, leaving 2 dead & 2 injured.
(File Photo)
#ثورة_الجياع_تنتصر

#BREAKING
(20)
July 15 - #Iraq
Reports show the internet is down.
Demonstrations continue.
Protesters chanting against Badr Org. chief Hadi al-Ameri & the Hashd al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization Forces).
Protesters say al-Ameri cut off internet under #Iran's orders.
(File Photo)

(21)
July 15
Demonstrations continuing in central & southern #Iraq
People demanding better services & protesting #Iran's meddling
Al Mothana, Ziqar & Basra provinces witnessing rallies

(22)
July 15
Samawah, southern #Iraq
Protesters taking control of the city streets & setting ablaze the office of Shiite political parties such as Fazilat, Badr, Hekma & Dawa, all said to be affiliated closely to #Iran's regime.
#IRGCTerrorists
Police chief resigned.
(File Photo)

(23)
July 15
Basra, southern #Iraq
Protesters are attempting to take over the provincial office. Security forces are attacking the people & firing tear gas.
People used rocks & bricks to clash with security forces, injuring around 15 of their ranks & files.
(File Photo)

(24)
July 15
Nasiriyah, southern #Iraq
Security forces opened fire on protesters.
13 demonstrators are reportedly suffering from bullet wounds.
(File Photo)

(25)
July 15
Security forces imposed curfews in Basra, Najaf & Maysan provinces.
Iraqi Interior Minister fired Najaf police chief.
Reports say Iraqi PM Haydar al-Abadi has ordered #Iran-backed Hashd al-Shaabi forces from Kirkuk (northern #Iraq) to the south to quell protests.

(26)
July 15
2 demonstrators killed in Najaf, southern #Iraq, as security forces open fire on protesters.
36 demonstrators shot by government security forces in Basra's Barjasiyah district.

(27)
July 15
Basra, southern #Iraq
Source says protesters set fire to a large poster of #Iran's regime founder Khomeini & current supreme leader @khamenei_ir.

Understanding the source of their miseries, being Iran's regime, the people of Iraq will also be #Winning.

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