Iranian Shi'ite pilgrims enter Iraq through the Shalamcheh border crossing to make their way to the holy city of Karbala to attend the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, following U.S. strikes on the Iranian side of the border crossing, in Basra

Iranian Shi'ite pilgrims are entering Iraq through the Shalamcheh border crossing in Basra to travel to the holy city of Karbala for the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage. This movement occurs following U.S. strikes on the Iranian side of the border crossing. After crossing the border between Iran and Iraq, the pilgrims are waiting to proceed toward Karbala to attend the religious event, despite the impact of the recent military strikes conducted by the U.S.