On 28 October, Al-Janoub TV (Harakat al-Jihad wal-Bina — official owned media) framed Shib crossing’s closure as an economic crisis involving external pressures that threaten stability in Maysan and southern Iraq, alongside commentary by political researcher Muhammad al-Saadi. It subsequently reported continuing demonstrations outside the governorate building demanding reopening; Shib is the Maysan border crossing with Iran.
- شفق نيوز26 Oct, 12:03
“urged the federal government to reopen the Al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran, warning that the closure was hurting the southern province's economy and living conditions.”
urged the federal government to reopen the Al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran, warning that the closure was hurting the southern province's economy and living conditions.
- Al-Janoub TVHarakat al-Jihad wal-Bina — official owned media28 Oct, 22:04
“The Shib crossing closure crisis… Economic repercussions and external pressures threaten the stability of Maysan and the south. Muhammad al-Saadi / political researcher”
أزمة إغلاق منفذ الشيب.. تداعيات اقتصادية وضغوط خارجية تهدد استقرار ميسان والجنوب محمد الساعدي / باحث سياسي