By Salam Faraj for Al Monitor. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News.
Iraqi markets a haven for pedlars escaping Iran's economic woes
Every Friday, Alawi crosses the border from Iran into Iraq to sell his produce in the markets of Basra, which serve as a haven for Iranians grappling with economic sanctions.
He is just one of many Iranian pedlars who endure the arduous journey into southern Iraq through the Chalamja border crossing.
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(Picture credit: Fared Baram and Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Used by Iraq Business News with permission).
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