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Photos show daily life in Iraq’s Basra near Iranian border as war slows trade
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In Basra, southern Iraq, daily life continues amid the ongoing impacts of the Iran war, highlighting the resilience of its residents. Workers diligently unload cargo at Umm Qasr Port, where trade operations have noticeably slowed. Meanwhile, at the Zubair oil field, production faces disruptions, reflecting the broader economic challenges. The Shalamcheh border crossing sees a steady flow of mostly Iranian travelers entering Iraq under heightened security measures.
BASRA, Iraq (AP) — In Basra, southern Iraq, daily routines go on under the weight of the Iran war, as workers unload cargo at Umm Qasr Port and operations slow at the nearby Zubair oil field. At the Shalamcheh border crossing, mostly Iranian travelers pass into Iraq under tighter security, offering a glimpse of life […]
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