Basra: Dozens of Basra residents demonstrated last Friday evening, rejecting the visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Sheibani to Baghdad.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the protesters gathered to express their discontent with the visit. The demonstration highlighted local opposition to foreign diplomatic engagements perceived as unfavorable by certain segments of the population. The protesters’ main concern was the presence of the Syrian official in Iraq, which they opposed for unspecified reasons.

The protest in Basra is part of a broader context of regional political tensions. Demonstrators carried signs and chanted slogans, making their stance clear. The event proceeded without any significant incidents.