Security fears close Baghdad Airport

Baghdad International Airport has been closed for two days for security reasons, the Iraqi Transportation Ministry said.

Security fears close Baghdad Airport

Baghdad International Airport has been closed for two days for security reasons, the Iraqi Transportation Ministry said.

Ahmed Abdul-Wahab, ministry spokesman, said the closure was “to avoid any violence during the commemoration of the 40th and final day of mourning for Imam Hussein”.

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