Iraq sets schedule to reopen Iran border crossings

On Saturday, Baghdad announced the closure of a number of border crossings with Iran to investigate reported “breaches and violations,” following drone strikes launched from Iraqi territory targeting Saudi Arabia.

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Iraq closes border crossings with Iran to investigate ‘breaches and violations’

The authority later clarified that the measures taken at several border crossings with Iran are “temporary,” adding that “cross-border movement with Iran has not ceased; operations continue around the clock at the Zurbatiyah and Al-Munthiriya crossings.”

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Attack on Iraq-Iran border crossing kills Iraqi citizen

Head of Iraq's Border Ports Authority Lieutenant General Omar al-Waeli said one person was killed and five others were injured as a result of the strike.

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Iraq to reopen key crossings with Syria

"In the coming days, we will witness the opening of these two important crossings, which will positively impact revenues and raise the level of trade and transit through Iraq," Waeli stressed.

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Iraq reports highest border revenues since 2003

In a statement, Iraq’s border ports authority said that strengthened monitoring and auditing measures at the border crossings have led to a “doubling of revenues, exceeding 2.1 trillion dinars in the first ten months of 2025.” 

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Kurdish delegation in Baghdad for border crossing talks

The New Region has learned that the KRG delegation, consisting of interior ministry advisor Sami Jamal, customs head Kamal Raouf, and taxes and state properties head Kamal Taib, will remain in Baghdad for two days to hold several meetings with officials from relevant Iraqi authorities. 

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Iraq and Iran to open Jazabeh border crossing for civilian vehicles

Iraq and Iran have agreed to allow citizens from both countries to drive their vehicles across the Jazabeh border crossing, following a deal signed between the governors of Maysan and Khuzestan provinces.

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Iraq to open two new border crossings with Iran, Saudi Arabia

The new border crossings aim to strengthen Iraq’s regional standing and expand economic cooperation with neighboring states, according to an official

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Iraq implements vital updates to border security

Iraq's Border Crossings and Customs authorities have upgraded infrastructure and implemented new systems.

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