Iraq opens border with Iran, media reports

The Iraqi border crossing department has fully restored the southern Shalamche passage on the border with Iran, which had been closed earlier due to protests, the Akhbar al-Iraq information portal reports.

On November 16, Baghdad closed the southern Shalamche border crossing with Iran due to protests in both countries. Tehran asked for partial closure: the travel ban concerned only pilgrims, the trade activities were not ceased, RIA Novosti informs.