Iraq closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran to review security and install detection equipment aimed at stopping the smuggling of prohibited materials, an Iraqi border official said Wednesday. Two sources at the crossing said passenger, vehicle and commercial-truck traffic was halted until further notice.
WHO:Iraq; an Iraqi border official
WHAT:Iraq closed the Sheeb crossing with Iran for a security review and installation of detection equipment.
WHEN:Oct 21, 2026
WHERE:Iraq-Iran border
WHY:The closure allows a security review and installation of detection equipment intended to stop the smuggling of prohibited materials, an Iraqi border official said.
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