While Iraq, as a Shiite country, closes its borders to Iran, Afghanistan, as a Sunni country, has provided Iran with the full capacity of its roads. While Iraq, as a Shiite country, closes its borders to Iran, Afghanistan, as a Sunni country, has placed all of its road capacity at Iran's disposal. While Iraq, as a Shiite country, borders Iran, Afghanistan, as a Sunni country, is controlled by Iran.