Iraq Closes Sheeb Border Crossing With Iran for Security Review
Iraqi authorities halted passenger, vehicle, and commercial truck traffic at the Sheeb crossing with Iran on October 21, 2026, pending a review of security arrangements and the installation of detection equipment to curb smuggling.
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| Oct 21, 3:31 AM | straitstimes.com | Iraq closes Sheeb border crossing with Iran to review security, sources say |
| Oct 21, 1:49 AM | middleeasteye.net | Iraq orders Sheeb crossing closure as more shutdowns loom |