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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

Men work around salt ponds in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A salt pond lies in front of mud-brick homes in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker carries a sack of salt across the ponds in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

Men work around salt ponds in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

Men work around salt ponds in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

An aerial view shows salt ponds in the Garmian plains, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. Once highly productive, the ponds now yield less than a third of their former output due to climate and infrastructure challenges. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a wooden tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

Workers carry salt bags past salt ponds in Khwelin village, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvest Declines Sharply - Iraq

A worker uses a wooden tool to scrape salt from a drying pond in Garmian, southwest of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 15, 2025. In the plains of Garmian, hundreds of residents continue an ancient salt-harvesting trade once known as "white gold." Production has sharply declined, with ponds now yielding less than a third of their former output, leaving villagers struggling against harsh natural conditions and poor infrastructure. Local harvester Peshkewt Saadoun explains that they collect two types of salt—coarse and fine—and notes that annual production has fallen from 800–900 tons in the past to about 250 tons today. Photo by Gailan Haji/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM