Reveals a US demand from Iraq to close 17 border crossings with Iran. Al-Dulaimi, member of the Iraqi Anbar Coalition: In a request not previously reported in the media, the US government asked the Iraqi Prime Minister to close the 17 border crossings between Iraq and Iran that are currently used for trade, and the Iraqi Prime Minister did not express any objection to this request. News National Editions The largest news and analysis channel in Iran Practical Islam - Said Samer Hakim.