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Iraq Reopens Border Crossing With Iran
The reopening follows protests and trade disruption, while officials say Mandali needs technical upgrades to improve operations.
- Iraq will reopen the Al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran on Tuesday after completing technical requirements, the Iraqi Border Ports Authority announced. The authority will temporarily close Mandali starting Friday for similar upgrades.
- Government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi cited shortcomings in technical readiness and the need to improve operations. The federal government previously closed Al-Sheeb last month to review security and install detection equipment to stop smuggling.
- Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the Treasury requested Baghdad close all border crossings with Iran except two to increase pressure on Tehran. "Closing all of them would be difficult and would affect our economy," Hussein told Al Jazeera.
- Protests in Maysan deepened the dispute between the federal government and the Maysan Provincial Council over trade disruptions from the prior Al-Sheeb closure. Economic disruptions prompted warnings of harm to local markets and higher prices for goods.
- It remains unclear whether the planned reopening of Al-Sheeb or the temporary closure of Mandali relates to Washington's requests for border crossing restrictions. Officials emphasize that technical requirements remain the primary drivers for these adjustments.
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