Iraq's Historic Marshes Revive After Devastating Drought
Iraq's historic marshes, once dried up by drought, are reviving after heavy rainfall, drawing herders and fishermen back to the wetlands in southern Iraq.
Iraq's historic marshes, once dried up by drought, are reviving after heavy rainfall, drawing herders and fishermen back to the wetlands in southern Iraq.
Iraq's oil-dependent economy faces severe crisis as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports, with production plunging over 70% and ports deserted amid regional conflict.
Photos reveal daily routines in Basra, Iraq, near the Iranian border as the war slows trade, affecting Umm Qasr Port, Zubair oil field, and Shalamcheh crossing.