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Over 600 Shia pilgrims in Iraq were hospitalized with respiratory issues after inhaling chlorine gas from a water treatment leak between Najaf and Karbala, with all patients recovering well. The incident occurred during the period of mourning for Imam Hussein, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges in Iraq.
A gunman opened fire at the Shah Cheragh shrine in Shiraz, Iran, killing one person and injuring eight others. The motive for the attack is unknown, and no group has claimed responsibility. This is the second attack on the shrine in recent months, with the previous one in October 2022 resulting in 13 deaths. Iran has faced attacks from Sunni extremists in the past, and the country is currently dealing with unrest and economic turmoil. The shrine is one of Iran's top five Shia shrines and attracts pilgrims from around the world.