#Basra
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EconomyIraq Devalues Dinar to 1,500 Per Dollar Amid War and Hormuz Disruption Cash Crunch
Iraq has devalued its currency to 1,500 Iraqi dinars per US dollar, driven by a severe cash crunch caused by the Iran-Israel war and disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz.
The National|October 7, 2026
Breaking NewsDeadly Ammonia Gas Leak at Basra Factory Sparks Official Investigation in Iraq
An ammonia gas leak at a state-run fertiliser factory in Basra has left at least two workers dead and over 100 injured, prompting an official investigation by the Iraqi government.
The National|September 14, 2026