Iraqi MP Cites No Justification for Repeated Border Closures with Iran

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Mukhtar al-Moussawi, a member of the Iraqi Parliament, stated on Wednesday that there is no logical justification for the repeated closure of border crossings between Iraq and Iran. Al-Moussawi highlighted the significant trade volumes and economic exchanges between the two nations and pointed out the repercussions of such actions on their respective markets. He posited that while official government justifications are provided for the recurrent border closures, questions arise as to whether external pressures might be involved in these events. The MP emphasized that these decisions would have tangible effects on the markets due to the considerable economic and trade activity at various border crossings.

The Iraqi parliamentarian underscored the necessity of keeping the border crossings open against external pressures, stating, “The interests of citizens must be prioritized. The closure of any crossing will certainly impact markets and disrupt the transportation of goods.” Al-Moussawi also called for the continued operation of the crossings, attributing this request to their positive influence on market stability.

Earlier, Fuad Hussein, the Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, had announced that Washington had officially requested Baghdad to block all its border crossings with Iran, with the exception of two.