Visibility was reduced to only a few meters in some areas and most of those braving the streets wore surgical masks or protected their faces with scarfs. (AP video shot by Ali Jabar) ‘I’ve not ...

Iran prioritizes co-op with Iraq As sand and dust storm hotspots in Iraq severely affect western and south-western regions, the administration underscores cooperating with Baghdad to address the ...

Dust and sandstorms have long affected the region but have become more intense and more frequent in recent years, with Iran particularly hard hit. Experts associate this trend with overgrazing, ...

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...