Iraq Says Foiled Plot to Target Shia Pilgrims in Karbala

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Baghdad: The Karbala Investigation Court in Iraq announced the arrest of a terrorist network affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) that was planning to target pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen commemoration of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The Supreme Judicial Council stated in a press statement on Sunday that “under the direct supervision of the Karbala Investigation Court judge, and implemented by the Falcons Intelligence Cell in th…