Iraq orders the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran as a precautionary step after drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, according to two security sources cited by Reuters and also reported by Middle East Eye. The sources say Iraq pursues those behind the attack through a broader security operation.
Saudi Arabia said the latest attack includes drones launched from Iraq that strike its vital East-West oil pipeline. In response to the incidents, the pipeline is temporarily closed, underscoring the regional impact. The closure of the border crossing is presented by outlets as part of Iraq’s efforts to prevent further threats while investigations and security actions continue.
Across the reports, the core details align: the Shalamcheh crossing is shut temporarily, the decision follows the drone strikes on Saudi infrastructure, and Iraqi authorities are running a wider operation to track the perpetrators. The outlets do not provide additional specifics on timing, duration, or the precise steps of the pursuit beyond the “wide-scale operation.”
