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Turkey Limits Border Crossings Amid Iran's Ongoing Bombings

3/2/2026

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Turkey suspended day-trip passenger crossings at its three border gates with Iran, allowing only Turkish citizens and third-country nationals to enter.
An Iranian man described fear in Tehran amid ongoing bombings while Binali Kilic, an Iranian Azeri, confirmed normal life persists despite constant bombings nearby.
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Iran allows its citizens to return via Turkey, and cargo transits remain operational under controlled conditions.

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Turkey suspended day-trip passenger crossings at its three border gates with Iran, allowing only Turkish citizens and third-country nationals to enter.
An Iranian man described fear in Tehran amid ongoing bombings while Binali Kilic, an Iranian Azeri, confirmed normal life persists despite constant bombings nearby.
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Iran allows its citizens to return via Turkey, and cargo transits remain operational under controlled conditions.