Iraqi authorities have ordered the closure of the Shalamche border…

Iraqi authorities have ordered the closure of the Shalamche border crossing with Iran as a precautionary measure following recent attacks on Saudi Arabia. A large-scale operation is underway in Iraq to identify those responsible for the attack on a Saudi oil pipeline.

Coverage (3 sources)

• Reuters: Iraq closed border with Iran in area where drone launch sites were found — Коммерсантъ
• Reuters: Iraq will close checkpoint on border with Iran — РИАМО
• Reuters: Iraq closes Shalamche checkpoint on border with Iran — Вести

Key entities

• Iraqa
• Iran
• Saudi Arabia
• Reuters
• Moscow
• RIA Novosti
• AFP
• CNN
• Ministry of Energy
• Maysane
• Al-Tayyib
• Al-Tib