Security forces reopened the entrance to Iraq's main Gulf port of Umm Qasr on Friday after forcibly dispersing protesters who had been blocking it since Monday, port officials told Reuters.

Entry to Iraq's Umm Qasr port allowed again by security forces

As bloodshed continued in Iraq, the White House on Monday urged the Iraqi government to halt the violence and hold early elections. "The Iraqi government to halt the violence against protesters and fulfil President (Barham) Saleh's promise to pass electoral reform and hold early elections," the White House said in a statement.

Halt violence against protesters, pass electoral reform and hold early elections: US to Iraq government

Thousands of protesters were blocking all roads leading to Iraq's main Gulf port Umm Qasr on Saturday, after security forces used live rounds and tear gas on them overnight, security sources said.

Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed

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Entry to Iraq's Umm Qasr port allowed again by security forces

Halt violence against protesters, pass electoral reform and hold early elections: US to Iraq government

Iraqi protesters and security forces clash, keep Umm Qasr port closed