Iraq re-opens border-crossing with Syria

Iraq reopened its Qaim border-crossing with Syria on Monday after eight years of closure amid regional turmoil.

This has been interpreted as the latest sign of normalisation between Baghdad and Damascus and a win for their mutual ally Iran.

The crossing, which Iraqi officials declared open for travellers and trade, is crucial for Iran’s bid to cement its growing sway over a corridor of territory from Tehran to Beirut , Reuters reports.

Syrian Interior Minister Mohammad Khaled al-Rahmoun said that the opening of the crossing signified “the victory of the Iraqi and Syrian people over all terrorist groups, especially Daesh.”

Via Reuters 

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