US asks Iraq to close all but 2 border crossings with Iran: Iraqi foreign minister

The US Treasury has asked Iraq to close all but two of its border crossings with Iran as part of economic pressure on Tehran, according to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. Iraq is still negotiating with Washington over which crossings would remain open and whether the restrictions would cover trade, travellers or all movement.

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8 Nov 2026 · 19:30 UTC

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Source: aa.com.tr