Curfew declared in Iraq! High tension in the country

After the leader of the Sadr Movement in Iraq, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced on social media that he had completely withdrawn from politics, tensions rose in the country. After the announcement, most people took to the streets. They entered the Presidential Palace in Baghdad. As a result, a curfew was declared in the country. Tensions continue to escalate in the country.

After the statement on social media, supporters of Muqtada al-Sadr headed to the Presidential Palace in Baghdad. At least 15 people lost their lives in the incidents. It has been announced that Sadr Group leader Muqtada Sadr has started a hunger strike to protest the violence.

Muqtada Sadr, the leader of the Sadr Group in Iraq, announced that he had completely withdrawn from politics in his social media post yesterday. He also stated that he decided to close all institutions except the Tomb-i Şerif and the museum belonging to the Sadr Group. In his post, Sadr said, "I declare that all institutions except the Holy Tomb, the museum, and the legacy of the honorable Sadr family have been closed. If I die or get killed, I wish you Fatiha and prayers."

Iran closes land borders with Iraq

As a result of the events in Baghdad, the Iranian government took action. Iran has closed its land borders with Iraq. He cited 'unrest' and 'curfew' as reasons for the closure of land borders. The Iranian state urged its people not to go to Iraq and urged Shiite pilgrims to avoid further travel between cities. 

There are more than 350 injured in the events.

Events continue to increase in the post of Sadr on social media in Iraq. At least 15 people were killed and more than 350 injured in the incidents. Gunshots continue to rise. In the news in the Iraqi press, it was stated that the armed clashes took place between the military wing of the Sadr Group, Seraya es-Salam, and the security forces.

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