November 10, 2017
The government says it has deployed an aerostat (a small Zeppelin-like balloon) above the border with Iraq so that pilgrims walking to Karbala in Iraq for the Arbaeen mourning rituals on November 9 would be able to enjoy wi-fi Internet connections. As of Sunday, Iraq had issued 2.3 million visas to Iranians to enter for Arbaeen.