At least 15 protesters were killed after supporters of the cleric, Muqtada al-Sadr, clashed with security forces. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BAGHDAD - Iran closed its border crossings with Iraq after deadly clashes erupted in Baghdad over a decision by a prominent Shi'ite cleric to step back from politics, deepening a government crisis in the OPEC-member state.clashed with security forces,Violence gripped Baghdad late on Monday with demonstrators storming the government palace forcing the government to later suspend cabinet sessions.Iraq's military announced a nationwide curfew.
However, street violence has so far been reported in the centre of Baghdad, far from Iraq's main oil producing and export hub of Basra in the south and other important areas to the north of the capital. Iran also plans two emergency flights to evacuate Iranian pilgrims from Najaf, south of Baghdad, on Tuesday, the report added.
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