Pakistan suspends Iran border trade, amid violence on both sides

What happened: Pakistan halted trade with Iran at the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings in Balochistan, leaving freight stranded on both sides of the border. Passenger traffic at Gabd-Rimdan continued. Key numbers: About 2,000 trucks were stuck on both sides, per the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Why it matters: Islamabad and Tehran gave different explanations for the closure, with Pakistani officials citing security and counterterrorism and Iran citing technical issues and precautionary measures. Analysts said security may be only part of the reason.

Pakistan suspends Iran border trade amid bilateral violence.

Pakistan suspends Iran border trade amid bilateral violence. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.