Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:50am on 09 Nov 2026,Monday International
Iraq has tightened security along its borders amid fears of a renewed conflict between the United States and Iran. Army commanders have reportedly received “exceptional powers” to respond immediately to armed violations without prior approval from Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi. Security forces have intensified surveillance along sensitive sections of the Iranian and Syrian borders, deployed additional troops in key border cities and begun round-the-clock checks. Baghdad is also preparing emergency measures, including a possible shift to online classes and arrangements for people displaced by fighting. The move follows a US request for Iraq to close all but two border crossings with Iran, as Washington seeks to increase economic pressure on Tehran. (PC: X)
