Iraq to gradually close more crossings with Iran, Iraqi government source says

Single source · Iraq-Iran border crossings, Iraq (approximate: Iraq) · 2026-10-21 08:49 UTC

An Iraqi government source, speaking to Al Jazeera and relayed by Middle East Eye, says Iraq will gradually close several more crossings with Iran in the coming days. Officials have not issued a public statement or said how many crossings will close.

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• Middle East Eye, 2026-10-21 08:49 UTC

First reported 2026-10-21 08:49 UTC; last updated 2026-10-21 08:54 UTC.

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