# Iraq closes Sheeb crossing with Iran for security review, sources say

https://mins.news/en/item/109064

- Reuters, 2026-10-21 07:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iraq-closes-sheeb-border-crossing-with-iran-urgent-security-reasons-sources-say-2026-10-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad86d84ab53aa0001d9bbbb

> Iraq has shut the busy Sheeb border crossing with Iran to review security and install detection equipment intended to stop prohibited materials from being smuggled, an Iraqi border official said Wednesday.

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