Baghdad Announces Phased Reopening of Iran Border Crossings
At a Glance
- Iraq will gradually reopen three border crossings with Iran following a security review.
- Passenger traffic at Shalamcheh and Al-Shaib will resume on September 13.
- Commercial movement through Al-Shaib, Shalamcheh, and Zurbatiyah will resume in phases.
- Authorities will impose strict security and technical inspections on commercial cargo.
Iraq has decided to gradually reopen three border crossings with Iran following a security and technical assessment of the border points. The decision sets separate schedules for passenger and commercial traffic under enhanced security supervision.
Key Statements and Focus Area
- Passenger Traffic: Shalamcheh and Al-Shaib crossings will reopen to passenger transit on September 13. — Iraqi Security Cell.
- Commercial Movement: Commercial movement through Al-Shaib, Shalamcheh, and Zurbatiyah will resume in a phased manner. — Iraqi Security Cell.
- Border Security: Intense supervision and technical inspections will be imposed on all commercial cargo before passing through the border points. — Iraqi Security Cell.
The Iraqi government made the decision following a review of operations at the three crossings and an assessment of the technical and logistical requirements needed to resume activity. Commercial movement will return in phases from Monday through Wednesday.
The reopening follows the closure of the crossings after a drone attack on a Saudi oil pipeline, according to the provided statement. The Security Cell said the decision was issued under the directives of Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and was coordinated with personnel working at the border points.
The measures are intended to allow commercial exchanges and passenger movement to return while preventing security violations at the border crossings.
FYI
The crossings with Iran are important routes for passenger movement and commercial trade between the two countries. Their reopening is expected to restore cross-border activity in phases while security procedures remain in place.
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