Iraq shuts Iran border crossing after drone attack on Saudi Arabia
Iraqi authorities have ordered the temporary closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran following recent drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to security sources. Two security officials told reporters that the closure was imposed as a precautionary measure amid heightened security concerns following the attacks. The sources also stated that Iraqi security forces had […] Iraq shuts…
Iraq has temporarily closed the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran following drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to security sources. The closure is a precautionary measure taken amid heightened security concerns following the attacks, with Iraqi forces launching a wide-ranging operation to track down the perpetrators. The Shalamcheh crossing serves as a vital transit point linking Iraq with Iran, and its temporary closure may impact travel between the two nations while security operations continue.
The Iraqi authorities have not disclosed the duration of the closure or provided further details about the suspected perpetrators.
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