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Life Continues Near Iraq-Iran Border Despite Ongoing Conflict

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 10:36 AM

New photographs reveal how residents of Basra, Iraq are carrying on with everyday activities while war affects regional commerce. The images show port workers handling cargo, oil field operations, and border crossings under heightened security measures.

BASRA, Iraq — Recent photographs capture how residents of this southern Iraqi city continue their everyday activities while ongoing conflict with Iran disrupts regional commerce and daily life.

The images reveal workers continuing to handle freight at Umm Qasr Port, though operations have been affected by the regional tensions. Meanwhile, activity at the neighboring Zubair oil facility has experienced reduced operations due to the continuing hostilities.

At the Shalamcheh border checkpoint, the photographs show primarily Iranian citizens crossing into Iraqi territory under enhanced security measures, providing insight into conditions along the international boundary during wartime.

The photo collection was assembled by Associated Press photography staff to document life in the border region during the conflict.

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