Iraq News » Basra News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Demolition of historic minaret in southern Iraq’s Basra sparks outcry
BASRA, Iraq (AP) — For three centuries, the al-Siraji Mosque, with its minaret fashioned from weathered bricks and its pinnacle inlaid with blue ceramic tiles, was a distinctive feature of the city of ...
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Iraq's Ambitious Tourism Plans: Impossible Dream Come True?
But the area around Saray Square also bears the scars of Iraq's more recent history, which has kept tourists away for years. Just down the road from the square is Muttannabi Street. In 2007, a car ...
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Top places to visit in Iraq
Discover 5+ must-visit places in Iraq including Samarra, Babylon, Najaf, Kerbala, Basra, and the Mesopotamian marshes. A helpful travel guide for exploring Iraq’s history, culture, and hidden gems for ...
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: WTM: Iraq eyes inbound tourism and investment opportunities
On its first visit to a European travel fair in more than a decade, Iraq is attending World Travel Market in London with its partner Dunira Strategy to investigate market development opportunities.
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Iran and Iraq discuss facilitating Arbaeen 2026 travels
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh and her Iraqi counterpart have reviewed the latest status of the Shalamcheh–Basra railway project, the road transport ...
News Iraq » Basra » Tourism: Iraq's ambitious tourism plans: Impossible dream come true?
The central Baghdad square where Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is about to give a speech on tourism is surrounded by exactly the kinds of historic buildings tourists will want to see ...