Iraq reopens border crossing with Iran

Baghdad Iraqi authorities reopened on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) a border crossing with Iran after closing it last month amid mounting U.S. pressure to isolate Tehran.

The Iraqi government closed the Al-Sheeb crossing in Missan province in October. Two political sources told AFP that the U.S.

was pressuring Baghdad to close most crossings with neighbouring Iran. Production suspended at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say Production suspended at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say An ​engineer working at the field ⁠said a gas storage facility ‌was hit during the attack, with all crew ordered to go into shelters for ‌fear of further attacks Production suspended at Iraq’s Khor Mor gas field after drone attack, sources say storyline 1 The head of Iraq's border crossings authority, Alaa al-Waeli, told the state news agency (INA) that Al-Sheeb crossing would reopen Tuesday (November 10) morning after the completion of the "necessary procedures" required to resume operations and "ensure the smooth movement of travellers and goods".