Basra’s dual power: How Iraqi state and militias vie for control within striking range of Kuwait
Caught in the crossfire of the Iran war, the province of Basra in Iraq's southern tip is home to militia groups that wield significant influence over the local economy. V-shaped and forming a wedge between Kuwait and Iran, Basra is also the country’s only outlet to the Arabian Gulf that is critical
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Basra is a battleground for control between the Iraqi state and powerful militia groups, significantly impacting the local economy. Its strategic location near Kuwait and Iran makes it a focal point in regional geopolitics.
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