Iraq Reopens Borders After Security Overhaul | Lebanon News

Lebanon News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 13, 2026 · 1m

Iraq has reopened three major border crossings with Iran after a sweeping security overhaul, aiming to tighten controls and prevent future breaches. The closures followed administrative reorganization and intensified intelligence efforts to track violations. This move coincides with regional tensions, including Saudi Arabia’s shutdown of its East-West oil pipeline after a drone strike. Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has launched a joint investigation with Iran and dismissed top officials in Maysan province, the hardest-hit area. Meanwhile, the “Islamic Resistance in Iraq” denies…