Remaining border points will close in the coming days, according to Iraqi government sources. The administration in Baghdad has provided no reason for the move, which removes access to vital trade and transit routes between the two nations.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Iraq Closes All Border Crossings With Iran Starting Oct 21
Geopolitics2 hours ago
A government mandate has suspended the movement of trade and passengers at the Sheeb crossing as of Wednesday. The Prime Minister of Iraq ordered the shut-down of this point as the first step in a gradual closure of every border crossing with Iran, which will stop all passenger and commercial traffic until further notice.
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