Iraq maintains closure of Shib border crossing with Iran, says Maysan operations chief

Major General Ali Abdul Hussein Kazem, commander of operations in Maysan, Iraq, has confirmed that there will be no reversal of the decision to close the Shib border crossing with Iran, stressing that the government’s order to keep the crossing shut remains in effect until further notice.

The Iraqi government attributed the closure to the crossing’s lack of technical and operational readiness, as part of efforts to address shortcomings and enhance its logistical capacity.

The Maysan operations commander’s statement reaffirms the ongoing closure, as the government seeks to upgrade the Shib border crossing before reconsidering its status.

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The Shib border crossing in Maysan province has been closed to travelers and goods since October 21 and will remain so until further notice, according to Reuters.