From The Straits Times · · 40s
US Presses Iraq to Close Iran Border Crossings
US demands Iraq shut most Iran border crossings as economic pressure tactic.
In brief
US demands Iraq shut most Iran border crossings as economic pressure tactic. US Treasury asked Iraq to close all Iran border crossings except two, per Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
US Treasury Request
US Treasury asked Iraq to close all Iran border crossings except two as part of Washington's economic pressure policy on Tehran.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Response
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said closing all crossings would be difficult and affect economy while discussing with US.
Border Crossing Exception
One exception is in the Kurdistan region for border crossings with Iran.
The takeaway
US Treasury asked Iraq to close all Iran border crossings except two, per Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.
