The representative of the State of Law coalition, Hamid Al-Fatlawi, confirmed today, Saturday, that the measures taken regarding the closure of the border crossings will affect Iraq more than Iran, as Iraq heavily relies on imports. He noted that the decision was temporary and is expected to be lifted in the coming days.
Al-Fatlawi said in a press interview seen by the "Video News Agency" that "the closure of the border crossings will impact the Iraqi economy more than the Iranian side, because Iraq is the importer, not the Islamic Republic." He added that "the decision is temporary and is expected to be lifted in the coming days, especially given the difficult economic circumstances the country is experiencing due to developments and the tense situation in the region."
He added that "the current economic situation does not support such measures," warning that "the continued closure of the crossings may directly impact Iraqi markets through rising prices of goods and imported materials, increasing the burdens on citizens."
The Iraqi government had previously closed several border crossings with the Islamic Republic of Iran, a step that affected trade and imports, leading to a state of turmoil in the markets, amidst calls to consider the repercussions of these measures on the local economy and prices.