— 🇺🇸/🇮🇶 NEW: The U.S. military has begun its withdrawal from Iraqi Kurdistan, as part of the final withdrawal that will see Iraq free from U.S. occupation forces on September 30th, after a deployment that lasted more than 23 years

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— 🇮🇷 NEW: Iran is holding a major military parade in Tehran, showcasing various newly mobilized formations marking the start of the ‘Janfada’ (self-sacrificing) campaign

A few days ago, millions of Iranians received SMS messages from the government calling upon citizens to voluntarily enlist into the military, if they are willing and able.

In the next few weeks and months, hundreds of thousands of new recruits are expected to be received as part of the Basij, Iran’s IRGC volunteer militia.

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