Interesting that the Iraqi government is trying to keep out Shi'ites from Iran

Iraq to close borders to thwart attacks
Alister Bull and Mariam Karouny/Swiss Info Original Article

Iraq will seal its borders next week to prevent Shi'ite pilgrims flooding into thecountry, the government says, in the latest emergency measure intended to thwart insurgent violence.The borders will be closed between February 17 and February 22, in a move a government spokesman said on Thursday was designed to coincide with the climax of Ashura, a major Shi'itereligious ceremony.