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Pakistan and Iraq close some border crossings

Pakistan and Iraq have shut some border crossings, tightening the economic squeeze on Iran amid a U.S. Navy blockade and air sanctions.
WHO: Pakistan and Iraq
WHAT: Pakistan and Iraq shut some border crossings.
WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM ET
WHERE: Pakistan and Iraq
WHY: The crossings were shut amid the U.S. Navy blockade and air sanctions, which are tightening the economic squeeze on Iran.

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