Iraq rejects reports of al-Qaim crossing closure
2025-08-13T09:53:14+00:00
Shafaq News — Damascus
On Wednesday, Iraq’s Embassy in Damascus dismissed social media claims that the al-Qaim border crossing with Syria has been shut, stressing that both passenger and commercial traffic continue.
According to the Border Ports Authority, the crossing has only seen a temporary dip in arrivals due to the Arbaeen pilgrimage. Traffic is expected to rebound once the event concludes.
Reopened officially on June 14 after previous security closures, al-Qaim is a key gateway for bilateral trade and travel. More than 35,000 people crossed in the first half of 2025.
