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Iraq-Iran border security and transit management

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2026-09-13 23:52 UTC → 2026-09-14 05:45 UTC · added removed

Iraq has been implementing organizational and security measures at its begun a phased reopening of three major border crossings with Iran. Initially, the Iraqi Border Ports Commission introduced temporary measures to restructure operations, enhance inspection mechanisms, Iran—Shalamcheh, Mandali, and improve readiness. While some crossings underwent review, movement continued 24 hours a day through the Zurbatiya al-Sheeb—following temporary closures for administrative and Al-Mundiriya ports. security reviews. Under directives from Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi also directed authorities to facilitate the movement of stranded travelers through al-Zaidi, passenger transit at the Shalamcheh al-Sheeb and Al-Shayb Shalamcheh crossings following temporary closures intended resumed on Sunday morning. Commercial operations are scheduled to investigate regulatory violations. Following these security and technical reviews, Iraq announced follow a phased reopening of the Shalamcheh, Mandali, staggered timeline: Shalamcheh on Monday, Mandali on Tuesday, and al-Sheeb crossings. on Thursday. The closures were linked to security concerns, including reviews were prompted by investigations into drone activity and security breaches, including reports of drone-launched attacks on a targeting Saudi Arabian pipeline allegedly launched Arabia’s East-West Pipeline from Iraq’s Maysan province. Iraqi territory. In response to these breaches, the incidents, Prime Minister al-Zaidi dismissed the Maysan Operations Commander and approved Commander. Additionally, Iraqi authorities have agreed to a joint investigation with Iran regarding drone activity. Passenger transit has resumed at al-Sheeb and Shalamcheh, with commercial trade scheduled to return to launch platforms discovered near the various border. While these specific crossings in stages. underwent restructuring, the Zurbatiyah and al-Munthiriya border points remained fully operational throughout the period.

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  1. 2026-09-14 05:45 UTC Iraq-Iran border security and transit management
  2. 2026-09-13 23:52 UTC Iraq-Iran border security and transit management

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