Iraqi government said Saturday that Baghdad's international airport will be closed Jan. 29 and 30 for election security.
Interior Minister Falah Hassan al-Naqib predicted escalation of violence before Jan. 30 elections but said security measures should be adequate.
He told a news conference that extended nighttime curfews would also be in place around Iraq over the election period.
Earlier this month, Iraq announced it would close land borders on Jan. 29-31 and restrict movement inside the country.