Baqaei: Disruption in operation of Iran-Pakistan border crossings is temporary

IRNA17 October 2026, 19:57 UTCIran

Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced a temporary suspension of cross-border movement between Iran and Pakistan due to technical issues, saying that the two countries are in consultations to resolve the problem and restore normal operations at the border crossings.

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