Safwan Air Base, Military air base in Basra Governorate, Iraq.
Safwan Air Base is a military air installation located near the Iraqi-Kuwaiti border in southern Iraq's Basra Governorate. The facility features a 3,000-meter runway and various operational structures that support military operations in the region.
The base became the location for ceasefire talks in 1991 between Iraqi General Sultan Hashim and US General Norman Schwarzkopf following Operation Desert Storm. The site was chosen because previous planned locations had become unsuitable due to ongoing military operations.
The base maintains connections with local Iraqi communities while serving as a symbol of military presence in the Safwan District.
The installation is an active military facility that requires proper authorization and security clearance from Iraqi authorities. Access is strictly controlled and only possible under specific circumstances.
Diplomats influenced the choice of this location for negotiations because previously selected sites were no longer viable. The base was selected from outside to provide a secure setting for historic talks.
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