伊拉克正迎来一年一度的Arbaeen朝圣盛事，吸引了大量什叶派穆斯林赴圣城卡尔巴拉朝拜。伊拉克军事指挥部周一宣布，超过488万朝圣者已进入伊拉克[1]。伊朗外长Abbas Araghchi也于周一抵达纳杰夫，随后前往卡尔巴拉参加朝圣活动[1]。
尽管朝圣规模庞大，但国际参与度出现下降。朝圣者Aqeel al-Rubaie指出，伊朗旗帜在纳杰夫至卡尔巴拉的路线上格外醒目，而来自欧洲、阿拉伯国家和其他伊斯兰国家的旗帜数量相比往年明显减少[1]。
与此同时，伊拉克经济面临挑战。伊拉克超过90%的国家收入依赖石油出口[1]。此外，伊朗支持的武装组织卡塔伊卜真主党表示拒绝解除武装[1]。
Millions of Shiite Muslims are participating in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, with Iraq's military command reporting that more than 4.88 million pilgrims have entered the country [1]. The religious observance has drawn worshippers from across the Islamic world, though attendance from Europe, Arab nations, and other Islamic countries has noticeably declined this year due to regional warfare and escalating tensions [1].
Among the prominent attendees is Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who arrived in the holy city of Najaf on Monday before traveling to Karbala to participate in the ceremonies [1]. Pilgrims have noted that Iranian flags are particularly visible along the Najaf-Karbala route, while flags from European, Arab, and other Islamic nations are less prevalent than in previous years [1].
Iraq continues to face substantial economic challenges, with oil exports accounting for over 90 percent of the nation's revenue [1]. The country is also contending with the issue of armed militia disarmament, as Iran-backed armed group Kataib Hezbollah has refused to lay down its weapons [1].