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Iran, Iraq condemn crow attack on Iranian consulate in Basra

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Iran, Iraq condemn crow attack on Iranian consulate in Basra

PM Haider al-Abadi orders tough action, Tehran asks Baghdad to act fast

The Governments of Iran and Iraq have reacted sharply on protesters’ attack and setting fire of Iranian consulate in southern Iraqi city of Basra on Friday. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has ordered security forces to investigate into deadly violence and “act decisively” while Iran has strongly condemned the attack and reminded the Iraqi government of its responsibility to protect diplomatic sites.

According to Aljazeera, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, on Friday evening, instructed security forces to act decisively against the “acts of vandalism” that accompanied the demonstrations. Iranian consulate was set on fire on Friday as part of weeks-long protests over poor services and lack of jobs.

Iran, Iraq condemn crow attack on Iranian consulate in Basra

Reports from Basra speak of thousands shouting anti-Iran slogans, condemning alleged interference in their country’s politics before breaking into the consulate and setting it on fire. The building was empty when the crowd burst in.

Iraq’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Mahjoub said Friday evening that the storming of the consulate, which it deeply regretted, had nothing to do with protesters’ demand. He said, “The targeting of diplomatic missions is unacceptable and detrimental to the interests of Iraq”.

Iran, Iraq condemn crow attack on Iranian consulate in Basra

Meanwhile, in Tehran, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi issued a statement regretfully confirming an attack, saying the attackers had set the building ablaze in their brutal raid, causing serious financial damage.

Qassemi described the attack as a violation of protocols and said the Iraqi government has a crucial responsibility to protect diplomatic sites. Moreover, without naming Saudi Arabia, warned about overt and covert efforts to undermine the friendly relations between the Iraqi and Iranian nations and governments.

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He urged Baghdad to “identify, arrest, and punish the culprits behind the serious crime as soon as possible”. He noted that Iran had earlier informed and warned the Iraqi officials about the probability of such an attack, and thus the Iraqi government is held responsible for any negligence in ensuring the consulate’s security.

The Iranian spokesman further said the Iraqi ambassador in Tehran was summoned to the Foreign Ministry and was notified on Iran’s strong protest over the negligence of the Iraqi forces to protect the consulate.

Iran, Iraq condemn crow attack on Iranian consulate in Basra

Eleven people have been killed so far during the violent protests against corruption and lack of basic services over the past five days in Basra, the port city situated close to Kuwait and Iran.

The protesters have earlier burnt buildings including the provincial governorate, ruling Dawa Party, the Supreme Islamic Council and the Badr Organization in Basra. The offices of the Asaib Ahl al-Haq militia and the offices of the Hikma Movement have also been burnt about 100 km north of Basra.

The protests were partly aimed against Iran as Tehran had stopped supplying electricity to Iraq due to unpaid bills and a rise in domestic consumption in the summer. However, on August 21, Iran said that it resumed supplying electricity to Iraq and other neighbouring countries 10 days ago, and it will be increasing it.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency quoted Mehmoudreza Haghifam, the Deputy Energy Minister saying “We are now exporting 200 to 250 megawatt electricity to Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan”.

Recently, to ward off Iranian influence in Iraq, Saudi Arabia has agreed to construct solar power 3000-megawatt plant and sell electricity for Iraq on cheaper prices at one fourth of Iran was supplying.

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Meanwhile, the comments uploaded by Press TV website readers were directed towards Saudi Arabia for instigating attack on Iranian consulate in Basra. Paul, one of the readers said, America and Israel are not Iran’s real enemy. Saudi Arabia is the real enemy. In order to have peace in middle east Saudi royal (royal my ass) family must be removed once and for all. Wahabi monsters are behind this”. Another reader said, “Peace will not come to Iraq until USA is kicked out”.

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Video of Sikh shopkeeper fending off robbers in London goes viral, users laud the shopkeeper | Watch

The Sikh man can be seen alarming and screaming at the masked men as they run out of the store and lurk on the gate in a bid to intimidate. However, the Sikh man then can be seen rushing towards his cabinet and pulling out a cricket bat which made the robbers flee.

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A video has been making rounds on the internet where a Sikh shopkeeper can be seen fending away men trying to rob his shop. The video is reported to be from a shop in London. The video, so far has been viewed by 61 thousand people.

In the video, several masked men can be seen entering and browsing through the shop as the Sikh man approaches the counter. However, things take an awry turn as one of the masked men try to jump over the counter. The Sikh man can then be seen reaching for his Kirpan, after which the Robber’s retire.

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The Sikh man can be seen alarming and screaming at the masked men as they run out of the store and lurk on the gate in a bid to intimidate. However, the Sikh man then can be seen rushing towards his cabinet and pulling out a cricket bat.

Upon witnessing the Sikh shopkeeper pulling out a bat, the robbers flee from the place. He can then be seen rushing toward the gate to lock it in a bid to stop them from attacking again.

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Twitter user’s reaction

After the video of the incident went viral, many users came forward to add their take on the incident as one user wrote praised the Sikh man for being brave, implying that the Sikh man fending away 3 robbers from his shop is a brave act.

One user highlighted how the robber who tried to jump over the counter had a change of heart after witnnessing the Sikh man pulling out a weapon. The user further praised the Sikh man for his braveness.

One user wrote that the robbers fled even before the Sikh man could take out his Kirpan. The user further wrote claimed that the robbers must have thought that the Sikh man was armed and was pulling out a gun.

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Video of US couple feeding alligator grilled sandwich in Florida goes viral, users in splits | Watch

After feeding it, the man goes on to pick another piece of the grilled sandwich as he waits for the alligator to come back. The woman in the video can also be seen in an unfazed state as she continues to snack on the grilled sandwich that is left.

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US couple feeding alligator

A bizarre video has come to light from the USA’s Florida where a couple can be seen feeding an alligator a grilled sandwich. The video was uploaded by a page named Onlyinfloridaa which usually shares videos of incidents that happen in Florida.

In the video, a man can be seen sitting in a stream with his partner as he goes on to offer a piece of grilled sandwich to an alligator, unfazed by the thought of getting eaten by the feral animal. The man can be seen feeding the alligator with the sandwich and then petting it as well.

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After feeding it, the man goes on to pick another piece of the grilled sandwich as he waits for the alligator to come back. The woman in the video can also be seen in an unfazed state as she continues to snack on the grilled sandwich that is left.

User’s reaction

After the video of the incident went viral, many users came forward to add their take on the incident as one user wrote and question if the woman was eating grilled cheese, implying that the Aligator might have spared the couple because of the grilled cheese sandwich they offered.

One user wrote and said that everyone believes that alligators associate people with food and further facetiously wrote that alligators must have thought that the couple is food and have come with appetizers.
One user wrote and said that they watched the whole video in hopes that they would see the alligator grip the couple and do the death roll that the feral animal is famous for.

One user wrote and said that their partner was asking to go out for a date and after watching this video, they know where to take their partner on the date. The user further termed the date to be very unique.

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Pakistan cannot afford bananas during Ramzan

Pakistan’s economic crisis is worsening with each passing day with prices of basic vegetables and fruits rising up continuously.

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Pakistan banana price

The world is aware of Pakistan’s economic crisis and it seems bananas can now only be eaten by affluent households in the country. The Banana Republic of Pakistan! Yes. This is how internet users named the country after bananas’ price skyrocketed to Rs 500 per dozen during Ramzan.

Pakistani journalist Naila Inayat took to Twitter to share a post that read that prices of bananas shoot to Rs.500/Dozen in Pakistan.

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Apart from bananas, prices of other fruits including grapes have also increased during the Islamic festival celebrated across the world.

Pakistan’s economic crisis is worsening with each passing day with prices of basic vegetables and fruits rising up continuously. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said the inflation based on sensitive price indicators was recorded at 47 per cent year on year on March 22.

A report in Mint said the prices of onions in the country increased by 228.28 per cent, wheat flour by 120.66 per cent, cigarettes by 165.88 per cent, gas charges for Q1 by 108.38 per cent, and Lipton tea by 94.60 per cent. Bananas’ prices have spiked by 89.84 per cent, diesel by 102.84 per cent, eggs by 79.56 per cent, and petrol by 81.17 per cent.

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Pakistan is currently going through a massive lack of foreign currency to maintain its balance of payments as a result of the ongoing economic crisis and the holdup in IMF loans.

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