# Iraq closes Iran border crossing for security review

> Iraq has shut the Sheeb crossing with Iran to install detection equipment and stop smuggling of prohibited materials.
- Title: Iraq closes Iran border crossing for security review
- Summary: Iraq has shut the Sheeb crossing with Iran to install detection equipment and stop smuggling of prohibited materials. Iraq closed the Sheeb border crossing…
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- Source: Daily Maverick — https://dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-21-iraq-closes-sheeb-border-crossing-with-iran-to-check-security-sources-say
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-21T11:42:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: iraq, iran, sheeb border crossing, security, smuggling, border closure, news, politics
## Iraq shuts Sheeb crossing with Iran
Iraq closed the busy Sheeb border crossing with Iran on Wednesday to review security and install detection equipment to stop smuggling of prohibited materials, an Iraqi border official said.
## Crossing closed to all traffic
Sheeb will be closed to passengers, vehicles and commercial trucks until further notice, according to two sources at the crossing. The current security measures there are weak and inadequate.
## Pattern of border closures with Iran
Iraq ordered the closure of another crossing with Iran, Shalamcheh, in September as a precaution after drone attacks on Saudi Arabia. Riyadh said the drones had been launched from Iraq.
## Key takeaway

Iraq closed the Sheeb border crossing with Iran to review security and install equipment to prevent smuggling of prohibited materials.