Iranian Assistant Interior Minister for Security Affairs Majid Mir Ahmadi announced that “all border crossings with Iraq are closed to travelers until further notice” after the security situation in Iraq worsened after Sadrist supporters stormed the Republican Palace. and there were a number of attacks with dead and wounded.

Earlier today, Iran’s interior ministry urged “Imam Hussein’s funeral pilgrims not to travel to Iraq until further notice,” indicating “we are coordinating with our embassy in Baghdad to bring Iranian pilgrims safely into the country.” .”

In turn, Imam Khomeini Airport in Iran announced the “cancellation of all flights to Iraq until further notice.”

Demonstrations resumed today in Iraq after Sadrist leader Muqtada al-Sadr announced his retirement from political work as his supporters stormed the Republican Palace in the Green Zone in Baghdad, leading to clashes between security forces and supporters of the Sadrist movement leaving 10 dead and more than 200 wounded. A curfew has been introduced in the country since 19:00.