Iraq reopens Syria crossing in win for mutual ally Iran
Security forces are seen at the Iraqi-Syrian border, in Al Qaim/ QAIM, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq reopened its Qaim border-crossing with Syria on Monday after eight years of closure amid regional turmoil, in the latest sign of normalization between Baghdad and Damascus and a win for their mutual ally Iran. The crossing, which Iraqi officials declared open for travelers and trade, is crucial for Iran's bid to cement its growing sway over a corridor of territory from Tehran to Beirut. The opening of the crossing signified "the victory of the Iraqi ...
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