Iran closes two border crossings with Kurdish region of Iraq

Iran closes two border crossings with Kurdish region of Iraq Iran has closed the Marivan and Hawraman border crossings with Iraq and urged residents to stay away from the surrounding frontier areas in Kurdistan province, Kurdish-language broadcaster Aryen TV reported. Border guards warned citizens not to approach the border strip in Dehreh-ki, Dezli and other frontier areas, advising against any movement or activity there, according to the report. The Marivan and Hawraman crossings connect Iran's Kurdistan province