Iraq orders closure of Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran, two sources say

Iraqi authorities have ordered the closure of the Shalamcheh border crossing with Iran as a precautionary security measure. The decision follows recent drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, according to two security sources who spoke to the media on Saturday.

Security forces have reportedly launched a wide-scale operation to locate and pursue the individuals responsible for the drone attacks. The border closure is currently being treated as a tactical response to the regional security situation.