On 5 November, Al-Nujaba TV (Nujaba — official owned media) carried National State Forces Alliance MP Jawad al-Saadi’s allegation that American pressure caused Shib crossing’s closure and that Iraq suffered more than Iran. He claimed the closure deprived one million pilgrims annually of shrine visits, affected tens of thousands of students studying in Iran and doubled their costs. A subsequent report caption described economic stagnation and paralysis of commercial activity.
- Al-Nujaba TVNujaba — official owned media05 Nov, 21:39
“National State Forces Alliance MP Jawad al-Saadi to NTV Iraq: Shib border crossing was closed in response to “American pressure.” Iraq suffered more from Shib crossing’s closure than the Iranian side.”
النائب عن تحالف قوى الدولة الوطنية جواد الساعدي لــــ ntv عراق : منفذ الشيب الحدودي اغلق استجابة لــ "ضغوط اميركية " العراق تضرر من اغلاق منفذ الشيب اكثر من الجانب الايراني
- 964media05 Nov, 10:58
“Haider al-Fuadi, a lawmaker who heads the political bureau of Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition, also said the closure of the al-Sheib border crossing between Maysan governorate and Iran was a mistake made under foreign pres”
Haider al-Fuadi, a lawmaker who heads the political bureau of Sudani’s Reconstruction and Development Coalition, also said the closure of the al-Sheib border crossing between Maysan governorate and Iran was a mistake made under foreign pres