Turkey closed three borders with Iran

Turkish authorities announced the closure of three borders with Iran. According to the statement, crossings located in western Turkey are characterized by high levels of control. It was reported that the measures include three key border checkpoints, including areas with historically complex international relations. The President of Turkey emphasized the need to strengthen security measures and tighten control over the flow of goods and people.

According to the official statement, the closure will not lead to a complete halt of interaction with Iran, but important economic and logistical ties will be limited until new rules are clarified.

International communities have expressed concern, emphasizing that tensions in the region are rising following recent open protests regarding economic policy and court cases related to transit transportation.

Turkey also announced plans to review border crossing policies in the coming weeks, taking into account global economic and political risks.

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Long before the announcement, Turkey had already been strengthening border controls with Iran, and in August, another international forum on regional security was held.