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Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad

IQShalamcheh, Iraq
Iraq closes southern border crossing with Iran amid US pressure on Baghdad
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21 Oct 2026, 07:56 UTC
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Jerusalem Post
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1 Iraqi citizen killed
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Regional Spread Risk70%
Civilian Impact60%
Source Reliability80%
Escalation Probability75%
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