Which statement correctly explains why the Shatt al-Arab matters strategically?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. It is Iraq's only river outlet to the sea and forms part of the border with Iran
- Step 1: The waterway reaches the Gulf and marks part of the Iran-Iraq border near Basra and Khorramshahr. Answer: It is Iraq's only river outlet to the sea and forms part of the border with Iran. Why not the others: The river does not reach the Mediterranean or Caspian, and it is natural, not a canal to Baghdad.
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