Iraq: Sandstorm sweeps across Iraq’s Najaf, disrupting city traffic.

SHOTLIST: NAJAF, IRAQ (MAY 18, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF SANDSTORM SWEEPING ACROSS CITY 2. VARIOUS OF VEHICLES IN TRAFFIC 3. VARIOUS OF DAILY LIFE DURING SANDSTORMNAJAF, IRAQ - MAY 18: A sandstorm swept across Iraq’s Najaf province on Monday, May 18, reducing visibility and disrupting traffic as thick dust clouds covered the city. Footage showed orange skies over Najaf as drivers struggled to move through roads affected by low visibility. Sandstorms are common in Iraq, but experts believe they are becoming more frequent due to climate change. According to the United Nations Global Environment Outlook, Iraq is the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change.