Iraq closes border with Syria amid opposition advances

2 weeks ago

Amid rising security concerns in the region, the Iraqi government announced the complete closure of its national borders, according to local media. Lt. Gen. Qais al-Muhammadawi, deputy commander of the Iraqi Joint Operations Command, told the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that the country's borders have been entirely sealed. He added that security forces are awaiting further directives from Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad