Iranian border Cargo Transload Area improves security and commerce for Iraq

ZURBATIYAH POINT OF ENTRY, Iraq – Iraq worked to improve commerce and security as the Cargo Transload Area opened along the border following a ribbon cutting ceremony here, Sept. 26.

The project is a combined effort through the Border Transition Team 4351, Task Force Drifter, Point of Entry team, Iraq Ministry of Finance, Civil Customs, Army Corps of Engineers and Iraqi Security Forces. The area allows for commerce and safe trading between Iraq and Iran.  

“I am very thankful for all of the help Coalition Forces have provided for us to create this area,” said Maj. Gen. Isam Salih Yaseen, Zurbatiyah Port Director, Department of Border Enforcement. “We now have the ability to be more proficient and provide better security between Iraq and Iran.”

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