Basra

Explosion hits southern Iraqi city, casualties reported

Explosion hits southern Iraqi city, casualties reported

At least four people were killed and 20 wounded in an explosion in Iraq's southern city of Basra, police and hospital sources told Reuters on Tuesday. Police are still investigating the cause of the blast, which took place in the …

EU ambassador to Iraq ill due to Basra's dirty water

EU ambassador to Iraq ill due to Basra's dirty water

The European Union's ambassador to Iraq, Ramon Blecua, said he had become sick in the city of Basra from polluted water, which has seen tens of thousands of residents hospitalised. He said he felt ill and "had …

Railway between Iraq and Iran to be built faster

Railway between Iraq and Iran to be built faster

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has ordered the Roads and Urban Development Ministry to accelerate the construction of a project extending the rail line from the southwest of Iran to the Iraqi city of Basra. The railway will simplify the …