Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad

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Iraq closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran on Wednesday to passengers, vehicles, and commercial trucks, according to Reuters. This closure occurs amid reports of US pressure on Baghdad to restrict border crossings with Iran, which Baghdad has reportedly rejected, seeking to balance relations between the two nations.

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Iraq is in the spotlight because Iran continues to pressure Iraq to expel Kurdish Iranian opposition groups. The US is pressuring Iraq to rein in Iranian-backed militias.

Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad

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