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Iraq closes Sheeb border crossing with Iran for urgent security reasons, sources say

First reported 2026-10-21 06:54 UTC · Updated 2026-10-21 07:05 UTC · 2 independent sources

Iraq has shut down the Sheeb border crossing with Iran due to urgent security concerns. The closure affects passengers, vehicles, and commercial trucks.

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  1. 2026-10-21 06:54 UTCArab Times · arabtimesonline.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-21 07:05 UTCArab News · arabnews.com ↗

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