Ramadan will begin on Saturday for Muslims in Saudi Arabia and Sunni-ruled Middle Eastern states, with the crescent moon sighting marking the start of the holy month. Iran and Iraq, with Shiite majorities, will commence fasting on Sunday, as announced by their authorities. Observing the Ramadan fast, a pillar of Islam, requires abstaining from eating, drinking, smoking, and sex during daylight hours, with believers encouraged to donate to the poor.
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Iran captures 9 suspected Mossad spies in southwestern Bushehr province – Middle East Monitor
Iranian authorities arrested nine individuals in Bushehr for suspected ties to the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad and involvement in activities meant to incite public disorder. This follows escalating tensions after Israel's airstrikes on June 13, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides, with Iran reporting 430 deaths and hundreds injured from the attacks. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Some people in Iran were arrested because they were thought to be helping another...
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