Iraq, Jordan say border crossing to reopen on Wednesday

Crossing was opened after "securing the road from attacks and criminal gangs"

BEIRUT: The main border crossing between Jordan and Iraq is to reopen on Wednesday for the first time since 2015, a statement from both governments said.

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The decision to reopen the Tureibil crossing was taken after "securing the road ... from attacks and criminal gangs," the statement said.