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On November 8, the US Treasury requested that Iraq close nearly all its border crossings with Iran, allowing only two exceptions, including one in Iraqi Kurdistan. This move aims to intensify economic pressure on Iran. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein told Al Jazeera that while the United States is pressing for this closure, it would be challenging and could harm Iraq's economy. Iraq had previously closed the Sheeb border crossing last month for security upgrades related to smuggling issues.
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The US Treasury has asked Iraq to close all but two border crossings with Iran as part of Washington's policy aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein disclosed this during an interview with Al Jazeera, noting that one of the exceptions is located in the Kurdistan region. Hussein also expressed concerns about the practicality and economic impact of closing numerous official and unofficial crossings, stating that such a move would be challenging for Iraq's economy. Last month, Iraq had already closed the busy Sheeb border crossing to review security measures and install equipment to prevent smuggling activities.

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The US Treasury has asked Iraq to close all border crossings with Iran except for two as part of Washington's policy of increasing economic pressure on Tehran, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said in an interview with Al Jazeera.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-10
"There are many official and unofficial border crossings with Iran, and closing all of them would be difficult and would affect our economy.
2026-11-10 · The Straits Times
US asks Iraq to shut most Iran border crossings, Iraqi foreign minister says · assertive framing

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US asks Iraq to shut most Iran border crossings, Iraqi foreign minister says Nov 8 - asserted
minister → ask → crossings
The US Treasury has asked Iraq to close all border crossings with Iran except for two as part of Washington's policy of increasing economic pressure on Tehran, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said in an interview with Al Jazeera. asserted
Hussein → ask → Jazeera
"There are many official and unofficial border crossings with Iran, and closing all of them would be difficult and would affect our economy. asserted
closing → be → economy
The Americans are still demanding the closure of the crossings, and we are currently in discussions with them," Hussein said. asserted
Hussein → demand → them
Last month, Iraq closed the busy Sheeb border crossing with Iran to review security and install detection equipment to stop smuggling. asserted
Iraq → close → smuggling
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