Trkiye halts daily passenger crossings at Iran border, commercial trade uninterrupted

ISTANBUL, March 2 (Xinhua) -- Trkiye has temporarily suspended same-day passenger crossings at its border with Iran, while ensuring that commercial trade and official entries continue smoothly, authorities said on Monday.

In a statement, the Turkish Trade Ministry said that same-day visits have been mutually suspended at three main land border gates as a precautionary measure.

The ministry emphasized that there is no extraordinary situation at the crossings, and commercial cargo continues to move between the two countries in a controlled and orderly manner.

It added that Iran is permitting its citizens to enter its territory through Trkiye, and Trkiye continues to allow entry for its own citizens as well as third-country nationals arriving from Iran.

Highlighting its preparedness, the ministry said that all relevant units remain on high alert, with additional personnel and control infrastructure strengthened.

Earlier, the Turkish Embassy in Tehran issued a security notice urging Turkish citizens in Iran to remain in safe areas and avoid non-essential travel. It emphasized that Trkiye's land border gates with Iran remain open, enabling citizens to return by road amid heightened regional tensions following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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