Iran-Iraq Somar crossing to close temporarily Friday amid US pressure
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The Somar land crossing between Iran and Iraq is due to close temporarily on Friday for maintenance, a move that comes as Washington presses Iraq to restrict border traffic with…
The Somar land crossing between Iran and Iraq is due to close temporarily on Friday for maintenance, a move that comes as Washington presses Iraq to restrict border traffic with Iran.
Iran’s Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization notified provincial officials of the closure following a Foreign Ministry announcement and correspondence from the Iranian Embassy in Baghdad, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
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