Iranian Pilgrims In Iraq, Safe

Tehran, June 11, IRNA – Head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization said that upon received information there is full security in the cities of Najaf and Karbala and all Iranian pilgrims are safe. Certain media reported on Tuesday that Daish forces are present in the religious city of Karbala. Saeed Ohadi told reporters on Tuesday evening that the area where media had claimed Daish forces are there is 60 kilometers far from Karbala and there are no pilgrims there./end