Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei attributed the disruption to technical problems and precautionary measures, noting that both governments are in contact to restore movement. The shutdown affects critical routes for Iranian LPG imports and Pakistani agricultural exports, which could increase local transport and fuel costs, though no nationwide shortage has been reported.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Pakistan Shuts 900 km Iran Border and Halts All Trade
Geopolitics3 days ago
Hundreds of commercial trucks are currently stranded at the Taftan and Gabd–Rimdan crossings after Pakistan shut every entrance point along its frontier with Iran to conduct counterterrorism operations. The suspension of travel and trade across the 900 km boundary is intended to strengthen border management, and officials have not yet provided a date for reopening.
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