Iraq Closes Sheeb Border Crossing With Iran
Iraq has temporarily closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran to upgrade security and install new detection equipment. Officials say the closure affects all passengers and commercial traffic until further notice.
Iraq has closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran to install new detection equipment and curb smuggling, an Iraqi border official said on Wednesday morning.
The closure halts all passenger traffic, private vehicles, and commercial trucks at the border post until further notice. Iraqi authorities cited inadequate security measures at the facility as the primary driver behind the sudden shutdown.
