Iran-Israel conflict: Pakistan closed all border crossings with Iran “indefinitely” because the missile attacks in the conflict of Israel-Iran continue, the officials said.
“There will be no indefinite movement for pedestrians and vehicles on the border for an indefinite period,” said Pakistan, Dawn.
Hundreds of Pakistani students and pilgrims were also evacuated from Iran, mentioning the report on the output.
Previously, Iran claimed that Pakistan had “claimed” that he would attack Israel by a nuclear bomb if the nation began to start a nuclear strike against Iran. However, Pakistani Minister of Defense denied the claim.
Which border points are closed
Pakistan and Iran share a approximately 905 km long limit with multiple cross points.
Closing affects key points vital for cross-border travel and the local trade between Pakistan’s province of Balochistan and Iran, including Taftan Crossing in the Chaghi district, Gabd-Rimdan in Gwadar, Cheedgi and Jirrak in Panjguru and Rideeg Mand Crossing in the Kech district.
“Volatile Situations created by Israeli strikes”
The Pakistani decision to close the boundaries with Iran comes in the middle of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.
“The step towards closing the border with Iran has been taken because of the security risks and the volatile situation created due to Israel strikes,” the officials said.
Iran and Israel exchanged missiles and air strikes on Saturday after a large Israeli air attack the previous day. Iran retaliation by launching waves of drones and ballistic missiles in Israel. The explosions lit up the night sky over Tel Aviv, Jerusalem when the conflict escaped between the two nations.
Iran-Israeli conflict on the fourth day
On Monday, Iran and Israel exchanged a new series of strikes when the conflict between two nations entered its fourth consecutive day.
Israeli strikes have so far killed at least 224 people, including the best military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians, the Iranian authorities said. In retaliation Iran launched strikes on Israel, which killed 24 people, the Israeli authorities said according to intelligence agencies.
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