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Arab News | US asks Iraq to shut most Iran border crossings , Iraqi foreign minister says
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from arabnews.com · Saudi Arabia · Middle East
The US has reportedly requested Iraq to close most of its border crossings with Iran, according to the Iraqi foreign minister. This diplomatic move signifies US efforts to influence regional dynamics.
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