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Israel-Iran Conflict Cuts Pilgrims to Najaf and Karbala, Closes Hotels, Reduces Jobs
A Middle East war sparked by U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February 2026 has drastically reduced religious tourism in Iraq's holy cities. Hotel closures and layoffs have hit Najaf and Karbala hard, with pilgrim numbers down by up to 95 percent despite a fragile ceasefire.…
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