Iraq orders Sheeb crossing into Iran closed as more shutdowns loom

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Iraqi officials closed the Sheeb border crossing into Iran on October 21, 2026, halting all passenger, vehicle, and commercial traffic, citing a need to review security arrangements. This closure is part of a broader plan by the Iraqi government to gradually shut down several more crossings with Iran in the coming days, though specific reasons and the total number of crossings to be closed have not been publicly disclosed.

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Two sources at Iraq's Sheeb crossing into Iran told Reuters that officials had halted passenger, vehicle and commercial-truck traffic. They said the crossing was “closed to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice”.

Iraq orders Sheeb crossing into Iran closed as more shutdowns loom

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