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Iraq Orders Closure of Shalamcheh Border Crossing with Iran, Two Sources Say
Iraq also restricted other crossings and flights as officials launched a broad search for those behind the attacks, sources said.
- On Saturday, Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran as a precautionary measure, with Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Al-Zaidi issuing the directive.
- Riyadh reported on Friday that drones launched from Iraq attacked the vital East-West pipeline, causing casualties and damage that forced Saudi Arabia to temporarily shut the network.
- Beyond the Shalamcheh closure, Prime Minister Ali Falih restricted additional crossings at Al-Shaib, Zurbatiyah, and Al-Mundhariyah while Basra International Airport delayed flights from Iran and a military officer in Maysan was dismissed.
- Al-Zaidi's administration is attempting to prevent Iran-aligned armed organizations from using Iraqi territory for regional agendas, increasing pressure on Baghdad to curb groups operating outside official supervision.
- Saudi Arabia has declined to retaliate, citing the need to allow Baghdad time to prevent further strikes, though the kingdom retains the right to protect its territory and facilities.
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Iraq orders closure of Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran, two sources say - Regional Media News
Sept 12 (Reuters) - Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the latest drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, two security sources told Reuters on Saturday. The sources said a wide-scale operation was underway to [...]
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