Late on 11 September, Al-Ahad TV (AAH — official) reported that the Shalamcheh crossing with Iran had closed to passengers and goods. Press reporting said Iraq ordered the closure as a precaution after the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia.
- The Jerusalem Post12 Sept, 01:43
“Iraq ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iraq and Iran as a precautionary measure after the drone attacks, two security sources told Reuters.”
- Al-Ahad TVAAH — official12 Sept, 02:44
“Agencies: closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran to passenger and goods traffic.”
وكالات: إغلاق منفذ الشلامجة الحدودي مع إيران أمام حركة المسافرين والبضائع
The precautionary explanation distinguishes the closure from the conflicting reports previously carried by KH-linked channels about additional Iran crossings.