It is an Iraqi proverb “After the destruction of Basra”. Historians says it came after a revolt in Basra in the 9th century but the state didn’t control Basra only after it was looted and destroyed and as the Caliph ordered celebrations in Baghdad people said “A victory but after the destruction of Basra” or “it is too late”.
    The proverb is widely used in the Arab world.
Four days after the bombings and Iraqi authorities do not allow big trucks to enter Baghdad.
Why?! 
    The bombings on Wednesday were by trucks. Therefore; no trucks are allowed to enter Baghdad. This procedure will affect the prices of goods especially it is Ramadan. 
    They didn’t decide to search trucks, no they banned them.
    As I drove beside tens of trucks that were stopped on the highway and looking to poor drivers fasting and sitting on the asphalt I think the words “after the destruction of Basra” cannot fit but “instead of fixing it they ruined it” may fit more.