Thread by @HeshmatAlavi

#BREAKING

#Iraq Update
-Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdi announces intention to resign
-Celebrations in Karbala
-AFP: Joy in Iraq's main protest site Tahrir Square after PM says he will quit

My take:
#Iran's regime is in crisis mode knowing its interests in Iraq are in grave danger.

Nov 29 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Hafez al-Qazi Square
Clashes between security forces & protesters intensify following the prime minister's offer to resign.
#IraqProtests

Nov 29 - Baghdad, #Iraq
Tahrir Square
Massive crowd celebrating the news of Iraqi PM Adel Abdul Mahdi announcing his intention to resign.
#IraqProtests

Najaf, #Iraq
(Exact date uncertain)
Video shows armed militias opening fire on demonstrators, activists say.
#IraqProtests