Iraq’s land border crossings with neighboring countries remain open and commercial activity continues normally despite ongoing regional tensions, Iraqi authorities said on Saturday, while confirming that the country’s airspace remains closed.

According to the Iraqi Border Ports Commission, all land crossings are functioning and the movement of goods is continuing without disruption.

“All of Iraq's land border crossings are open. Commercial movement is normal and the import of goods through the crossings continues,” said commission spokesperson Alauddin al-Qaisi.

However, Iraq’s airports remain closed due to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority has extended the closure of the country’s airspace for another 72 hours.

Omar al-Waeli, head of the Border Ports Commission, said staff have been fully deployed at Iraq’s seaports and have begun processing containers that have completed legal procedures. He added that land crossings such as Trebil, Arar, Safwan, and al-Qaim are prepared to operate as alternatives if any disruption occurs at the country’s seaports.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Trade said it is closely monitoring shipping activity to ensure the steady supply of goods to domestic markets. Ministry spokesperson Mohammed Hanoun stated that authorities are carefully observing ship movements at the ports of Umm Qasr and al-Faw to guarantee the arrival of essential commodities. He added that food supplies remain stable and markets are well stocked.

Hanoun also noted that trade between Iraq and Iran declined following the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June 2025. According to official figures, Iraq exported $178 million worth of goods to Iran while importing $4.328 billion, compared with a total bilateral trade volume of $12.5 billion in 2024.

Separately, Iraq’s Border Guard Forces commander confirmed that the country’s frontiers with neighboring states remain fully secure.

Lieutenant General Mohammed Sukkar dismissed reports of infiltration from Iraq into Iran, describing them as rumors. He emphasized that Iraq maintains close coordination with security forces in the Kurdistan Region, including the Peshmerga and Asayish, to safeguard the border.

“The claims about infiltration cases from Iraq into Iran are not true,” Sukkar said.

He added that the approximately 620-kilometer border with Syria is under full control, with no reported infiltration, smuggling, or security threats. According to Sukkar, the stability is due to extensive fortifications and advanced surveillance systems deployed along the frontier.

Security sectors in the Kurdistan Region provinces of Erbil, Sulaimani, and Halabja have also recently been reinforced in coordination with Peshmerga and Asayish forces.

Sukkar further described Iraq’s borders with Jordan and Saudi Arabia as experiencing an “ideal level of control,” while noting that Iraqi and Kuwaiti border forces maintain strong intelligence coordination to address any potential security concerns.

Overall, Iraqi authorities say both border security and commercial activity remain stable despite regional tensions.