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News Iraq » Maysan » Politics: Iraq's government struggling amid threats of rebellion, protests, rising Iran tensions

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-my/news/other/iraq-s-government-struggling-amid-threats-of-rebellion-protests-rising-iran-tensions/ar-AA2g55jB

Published on: Monday 26 October 2026

The dispute comes amid tensions between Baghdad and Tehran and renewed protests in the Iraqi capital marking the anniversary of the 2019 Tishreen movement.

News Iraq » Maysan » Politics: Iraq’s Closure of Al-Sheeb Border Crossing Fuels Tensions with Iran

News channel or source: https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5333710-iraq%E2%80%99s-closure-al-sheeb-border-crossing-fuels-tensions-iran

Published on: Sunday 25 October 2026

Iraq’s closure of the Al-Sheeb border crossing with Iran has triggered protests in the southern Maysan province and heightened tensions with Tehran, as Iran-aligned armed factions accuse Washington of ...

News Iraq » Maysan » Politics: Iraqi court seeks arrest of Maysan provincial leader for defying Iran border closure

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/world/iraqi-court-seeks-arrest-of-maysan-provincial-leader-for-defying-iran-border-closure/ar-AA2g52i2

Published on: Sunday 25 October 2026

Closure of Al Sheeb crossing over security concerns has prompted criticism and protests ...

News Iraq » Maysan » Politics: Baghdad’s Al-Shaib closure explanations fail to quiet US pressure claims

News channel or source: https://amwaj.media/en/media-monitor/baghdads-al-shaib-closure-explanations-fail-to-quiet-us-pressure-claims

Published on: Saturday 24 October 2026

Iraq has closed the Al-Shaib border crossing with Iran, although the reasons remain unclear while Baghdad has offered a string of explanations. Officials have cited technical shortfalls and smuggling ...

News Iraq » Maysan » Politics: Iraqi explanations for shuttering of Iran crossing fail to quiet US pressure claims

News channel or source: https://amwaj.media/en/media-monitor/iraqi-explanations-for-shuttering-of-iran-crossing-fail-to-quiet-us-pressure-clai

Published on: Saturday 24 October 2026

Iraq has closed the Al-Shaib-Chazabeh border crossing with Iran. Baghdad has offered a string of explanations amid ambiguity over the motives. Authorities cite technical shortfalls and risks of ...

News Iraq » Maysan » Politics: From Maysan to Saudi Arabia, drone attack puts Iraqi province under scrutiny

News channel or source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/09/maysan-saudi-arabia-drone-attack-puts-iraqi-province-under-scrutiny

Published on: Friday 18 September 2026

AMMAN — As Saudi Arabia scrambles to repair major damage to its East-West pipeline following a Sept. 11 attack, the Iraqi government’s response to the attack launched from its territory has come under ...