In Najaf, Iraq the gathering presence of Iranian tourists, welfare, and goods is a disturbing sight to some but a welcome helping hand to others. The city is the sight of a shrine to Imam Ali, and thus exceedingly important to both Iraqi and Iranian Shia. However, under Saddam Hussein’s regime Iranian access was denied [...]
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