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21 Oct 2026, 11:17

More than a month after the closure and reopening of the border crossings between Iran and Iraq, the Iraqi government issued an order on Wednesday, October 21, to close the al-Shib border crossing, equivalent to Chazabeh in Iran.

Al Jazeera news network reported, citing an Iraqi official, that this action was taken under the direct order of Ali Al-Zaydi, the Prime Minister of Iraq.

However, the Iraqi government has not yet released an official statement regarding this matter, and the reason for this action remains unclear.

Al Jazeera also reported that the closure of this crossing will be "completed with the gradual blockage of several other land borders in the coming days."

According to this order, "until further notice," neither individuals will be allowed to cross through this crossing nor will freight vehicles be permitted.

This news comes after the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday, October 17, following reports of the halt of commercial activities at a crossing between Iran and Pakistan, that "border traffic and exchanges between Iran and Pakistan have been temporarily suspended."

Ismail Baqai mentioned "technical problems and the need for precautionary measures" as the reason for this incident without providing further details.
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