Latest Basra news in English, including oil, ports, investment, security, public services and southern Iraq developments.
BasraWASHINGTON, United States โ A US official told the New York Times that American forces intercepted all Iranian attacks on US bases in the region, reporting no casualties โฆ
BasraWASHINGTON, United States โ The U.S. military launched a second wave of airstrikes against Iranian territory on Wednesday in retaliation for the downing of an Apache heliโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ A passport office officer was killed in an armed altercation in Abu al-Khasib district, south of Basra, a local security source said on Wednesday. The sourโฆ
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi met with senior Jordanian officials to discuss joint strategic projects, with the Basra-Aqaba oil pipeline taโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ Basra International Airport continued receiving pilgrims returning from the holy lands on Tuesday. Airport Director Ali Abdurrazza stated that 16 dedicated โฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday, with Iraqi Basra crude grades declining nearly 5 percent while international benchmarks Brent and West Texas Intermediatโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ Schools in Utsunomiya remained closed for a second day as authorities searched for a black bear that has been spotted more than a dozen times since Saturdayโฆ
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Basra crude oil prices fell sharply on Thursday, with Basra heavy and medium grades losing more than 6 percent as global oil markets declined. Basra heavโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ A US Navy combat helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report published Sunday. The crew was rescued and transported to a secure locaโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ A written piece explores Iraqi identity and national belonging through historical and political perspectives, arguing that Iraq should be understood not merโฆ
BasraNEW YORK, USA โ Mayor Zohran Mamdani has criticized the decision to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to the city ahead of the World Cup. Mamdani โฆ
BasraTEHRAN, Iran โ TEHRAN โ Ismail Qaani, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, praised Yemen's military operations against Israel and said other regโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ A passenger bus collided with a fuel tanker on a highway between Najaf and Basra in Dhi Qar province, killing 21 people and injuring 19 others. All the deadโฆ
BasraDAMASCUS, Syria โ The 17 April Movement called for a peaceful sit-in Saturday in front of the People's Assembly building in the capital, Damascus, under the theme "Law anโฆ
BasraBAGHDAD, Iraq โ Ali el-Abadi, head of the Iraqi Human Rights Center, called on the government Friday to lift scheduled electricity cuts in Basra province. El-Abadi said โฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ Iraq's daily oil production has fallen to 1.4 million barrels, a figure that includes output from domestic refineries as well as exports through Ceyhan Portโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ Iraq's Transport Minister Razzag Mahibes es-Sa'dawi and Basra Governor Asa'd el-Eidani visited the Shalamcheh border gate on the Iran border to inspect projโฆ
BasraDUBAI, United Arab Emirates โ Oil prices fell globally on Thursday, with Brent crude dropping 0.79% to $97.04 per barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate declining 0.70% โฆ
BasraTEHRAN, Iran โ Iranian state media said Wednesday evening that a U.S. military vessel was targeted in the Gulf of Oman as it approached Iranian territorial waters. The reโฆ
BasraBASRA, Iraq โ Transport Minister Vehb el-Hรผsni said on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, that his ministry would continue supporting Basra city and its strategic projects during aโฆ
