Iraq's Supreme Commission for Hajj and Umrah has announced the start of operations to transport Iranian pilgrims overland through Iraqi territory, in coordination with Iran's Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization, as part of joint cooperation between the two sides.
In a statement published on its official Facebook page, the commission said it had prepared a fleet of modern, air-conditioned Iraqi buses to transport the pilgrims from the Arar border crossing into Iranian territory, noting that the operation is being carried out under the direct supervision of the commission's head, Sheikh Sami Al-Masoudi.
The commission affirmed that full security protection is being provided for the pilgrims' convoy by Iraqi forces, along with the necessary logistical support along the route, including meals and designated rest stops, particularly at the Pilgrims' City in Karbala Governorate.
To view the post on the Facebook page of Iraq's Supreme Commission for Hajj and Umrah, click here.
