According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Valiora Hayati, deputy head of the security and law enforcement department in Khuzestan province, stated that the Sharamchech and Chazabeh border crossings in Khuzestan province have been closed since early Saturday morning, as instructed by Iraqi authorities, and are closed to all people and goods until further notice. Hayati urged all businessmen, drivers, and travelers to avoid the Sharamchech and Chazabeh border crossings until further notice. The report notes that the Sharamchech and Chazabeh border crossings are among the most important official routes between Iran and Iraq in the province.
