It was decided to close Iran's borders with Iraq, given the spread of the new strain of the coronavirus in Iran, especially in the Khuzestan Province (southwestern Iran), the Chief of Staff of the National Committee to Combat Coronavirus in Iran, and the Minister of Internal Affairs of Iran Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told journalists.

Axar.az reports that the minister said that certain restrictions have been imposed on exit-entrance to the Khuzestan Province and between the cities of this province.

He added that the mass gatherings and exhibitions due to the approaching Nowruz holiday have been banned. Traffic on intercity roads will also be closely monitored.