# US Presses Iraq to Close Iran Border Crossings

> US demands Iraq shut most Iran border crossings as economic pressure tactic.
- Title: US Presses Iraq to Close Iran Border Crossings | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: us treasury, iraq, iran, border crossings, economic pressure, iraqi foreign minister, The Straits Times
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-asks-iraq-to-shut-most-iran-border-crossings-iraqi-foreign-minister-says
- Published: 2026-11-08T19:03:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us treasury, iraq, iran, border crossings, economic pressure, iraqi foreign minister, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

US Treasury asked Iraq to close all Iran border crossings except two, per Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.