Pakistan suspends Iran border trade through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings, leaving hundreds of freight vehicles stranded and cargo stuck on both sides. Iran International and Al Jazeera say trucks and goods remain halted, with long queues growing at border points.
Pakistani authorities cite security and anti-smuggling concerns, while Iran attributes the disruption to technical difficulties. Al Jazeera also frames the suspension alongside ongoing regional pressure, noting Pakistan mediates between Iran and the US. India Today similarly focuses on the scale of disruption for freight traffic.
Some Pakistan reporting, including Dawn, adds administrative context: the commerce ministry withdraws an earlier order and both Pakistan and Iran describe the closure as temporary, linked to talks to restore operations. Dawn also points to potential knock-on effects, including risk of fuel supply shortages and price impacts, and notes that passenger traffic may continue while commercial operations are paused.
