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US Requests Iraq to Close Most Iran Border Crossings

  • The US Treasury has requested Iraq to close all border crossings with Iran except for two.
  • This request is part of Washington's policy to increase economic pressure on Tehran.
  • Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed this in an interview with Al Jazeera.
  • The request was made on November 8th.
  • No further actions or responses have been detailed in the reports.
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