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Iraq orders Sheeb crossing closure as more shutdowns loom

By · Via Middle East Eye · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Iraq has closed the Sheeb crossing due to security concerns, impacting passenger, vehicle, and commercial truck traffic until further notice. This is part of plans to close additional crossings with Iran in the coming days. Authorities have not issued public statements or details on the number of crossings to be closed.

Key points

  • Iraq has taken steps to address security concerns.: Iraq has taken steps to address security concerns.
  • The closure of crossings could impact transportation and trade.: The closure of crossings could impact transportation and trade.
  • Authorities have not provided details on the number of crossings to be closed.: Authorities have not provided details on the number of crossings to be closed.

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Iraq orders Sheeb crossing closure as more shutdowns loom

21 October 2026 09:49 BST

Two sources at the Sheeb crossing told Reuters that officials had halted passenger, vehicle and commercial-truck traffic. They said the crossing was “closed to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice”.

A separate source told Reuters that authorities made the decision to review security arrangements at the crossing.

An Iraqi government source earlier told Al Jazeera that the government had ordered the closure but gave no reason. The source said Iraq would gradually close several more crossings with Iran in the coming days.

Officials have not issued a public statement or said how many crossings they plan to close.

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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