🔶 Iraq closed the "Chaba" border crossing with Iran until further notice.

🔶 Iraq closed the "Chaba" border crossing with Iran until further notice.

The Iranian and Iraqi authorities have approved the closure of the Chetaba border crossing in Khuzestan province; The crossing known as "Al-Shayib" on the Iraqi side is one of the most important trade and passenger routes between the two countries.

In the same context, the deputy security officer of the Khuzestan governorate, on the morning of Wednesday October 21, while confirming this news, said that according to the announcement of the Iraqi government, the activity of the passenger and trade sector on this border has been stopped "until further notice".

He asked travelers and economic operators to use the border terminal in Mahi for transportation until Hezaba reopens.

At the same time, the Reuters news agency reported, citing an Iraqi official, that the Hezba crossing was temporarily closed for security reasons and to install equipment and monitoring and control systems to prevent the smuggling of prohibited goods.

This decision was made in a situation where Baghdad is facing increasing security pressures in connection with Iran.