A sandstorm hit part of Iraq's Basra on Monday (April 14) night, causing poor visibility and sending more than 1,000 people ...

A severe sandstorm swept central and southern Iraq, reducing visibility, halting flights and causing respiratory problems for ...

Climate experts say such storms are becoming more frequent and severe in the country. This was its worst of the year so far.

A sandstorm swept through Iraq, filling the air with choking dust that closed airports and put more than 3,700 people in hospital with breathing difficulties, the health ministry said Tuesday.