{
  "id": 16589403,
  "title": "Iraqi court seeks arrest of Maysan provincial leader for defying Iran border closure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/iraqi-court-seeks-arrest-of-maysan-provincial-leader-for-defying-iran-16589403",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T10:54:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/iraqi-court-seeks-arrest-of-maysan-provincial-leader-for-defying-iran-border-closure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iraq's Karkh Court has initiated an investigation into the head of Maysan's provincial council, Mustafa Duair Abdulhassan, over his calls for civil disobedience if the Al Sheeb border crossing with Iran remains closed. The closure of the border, which took effect last week, has escalated tensions between Iraq and Iran due to security concerns. Abdulhassan, who is affiliated with the Iran-aligned Asaib Ahl Al Haq, stated that people would have to resort to civil disobedience if the crossing is not reopened. Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has ordered the probe in response to threats and inappropriate language attributed to Abdulhassan. The closure of the Al Sheeb border has disrupted trade and livelihoods for many, as it is a strategic land route used by commercial and civilian vehicles. The government has faced criticism from other politicians who have joined protesters in demonstrating for the reopening of the crossing. Iran's embassy in Iraq dismissed allegations of Iran deliberately undermining Iraq's security and called for Iraqi authorities to address the matter. The issue is currently under review by Iranian authorities.",
  "summary": "Iraq's Karkh Court in Baghdad on Monday ordered an investigation into the head of Maysan's provincial council after Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi called for a probe over his calls for civil disobedience if the Al Sheeb crossing with Iran is not reopened. Last week, Iraq closed the Al Sheeb border crossing in Maysan to travellers and goods, with the decision escalating tension with Iran and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Iraqi PM orders investigation into provincial council threats over closed Iran border crossing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/iraqi-pm-orders-investigation-into-provincial-council-threats-over",
        "published": "2026-10-26T12:10:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Has Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/has-pakistan-reopened-its-border-with-iran-for-trade",
        "published": "2026-10-26T13:01:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}