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Iran grants additional visas to Iraqis to boost its economy

In order to overcome US sanctions and boost its economy, Iran is increasing tourist visas to Iraqis.

An Iraqi passenger walks at the Shalamcha Border Crossing, Iraq November 4, 2018. REUTERS/Essam al-Sudani - RC1F15757040
An Iraqi passenger walks at the Shalamcheh border crossing in Iraq, Nov. 4, 2018. The crossing connects Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province with Iraq's Basra. — REUTERS/Essam al-Sudani

In light of the US sanctions and the exit of foreign companies from Iran, Tehran is seeking to boost its income and hard currency by hosting the largest possible number of Iraqi tourists it can.

Iran’s economic charge d'affaires in Najaf, Arif Abbasi, said June 22, “The number of Iranian visas issued from Najaf will increase to 5,000 visas daily.”

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