Iraq announces closure of several border crossings with Iran due to violations and infractions

The Iraqi Security Media Authority announced on Saturday that relevant security authorities “have closed a number of border crossings with Iran as part of administrative and security reorganization efforts.”

In a statement, the authority noted that “a series of necessary legal measures have been taken, and intelligence, investigative, and auditing efforts have been intensified to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the breaches and violations that occurred at those crossings, and to develop appropriate solutions and remedies.”

The authority did not specify the number of crossings closed, but indicated that the Zaribatiya and Al-Mandariya crossings remain open to passenger traffic.

Earlier on Saturday, Iraqi media reported the complete and definitive closure of the Shalamjah crossing in Basra province and the Shuybah crossing in the neighboring Maysan province, prohibiting the entry and exit of individuals and goods until further notice.