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Al Jazeera
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Borders closing and airspaces shut as Israel-Iran conflict rages
Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with Iran for an indefinite period as travel continues to be heavily disrupted by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, and airspace in the region has also been impacted with missiles flying through neighbouring countries in both directions. Crossing into Iran 'has been suspended until further notice', Atta ul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Pakistan's Chaghi district, said on Monday. Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, told the AFP news agency that border facilities along the more than 900km (560-mile) border have been shut. Iranian airspace has been closed as it counters Israel's attacks. The Civil Aviation Authority said Iran's airspace would remain closed 'until further notice' to 'protect the safety of passengers'. Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport remained closed 'until further notice'. The Israeli flag carrier El Al Airlines said it has suspended all flights until at least Thursday with additional cancellations to many European cities extending to June 23. However, three land border crossings between Israel and Jordan – the Jordan River, the King Hussein (Allenby) Bridge and the Yitzhak Rabin crossings – remained functional. The Israeli National Security Council advised its citizens to avoid travelling through Jordan and Egypt because of security risks. The Israel Airports Authority also said there was 'no recommendation' for Israelis to travel to Greece or Cyprus because 'passengers can expect to wait for days until a return flight is actually possible.' Jordan on Sunday announced the closure of its airspace for a second time since Israel launched its surprise assault on Iran on Friday. Amman said the Jordanian military had intercepted some ballistic missiles that had entered Jordanian airspace. Several countries were preparing to evacuate their nationals from the conflict zone. Poland's deputy foreign minister said it planned to route about 200 of its citizens visiting Israel through Jordan's capital. India said its diplomats were helping some Indian students relocate out of harm's way in Iran. 'The Indian Embassy in Tehran is continuously monitoring the security situation and engaging Indian students in Iran to ensure their safety,' a Ministry of External Affairs statement said. 'In some cases, students are being relocated with [the] Embassy's facilitation to safer places within Iran,' it added. Several airlines have announced flight suspensions. Russia's Aeroflot cancelled flights between Moscow and Tehran and made changes to other routes in the Middle East. Qatar Airways said it had temporarily cancelled flights to and from Iran, Iraq and Syria. Greece's Aegean Airlines cancelled all flights to and from Tel Aviv up to July 12 as well as all flights to and from Beirut, Amman and Erbil through June 28.
CNA
12 hours ago
- Politics
- CNA
Pakistan shuts border with Iran as Tehran trades strikes with Israel
QUETTA, Pakistan: Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on Monday (Jun 16), as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. "Border facilities in all five districts - Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar - have been suspended," Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. Crossing into Iran "has been suspended until further notice", said Atta ul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Chaghi district. However, there was "no ban on trade" activities at the border and Pakistani nationals needing to return to their country from Iran can cross, he added. "We're expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today," Atta said. On Sunday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said 450 Pakistani pilgrims were evacuated from Iran, with more to follow, as well as from Iraq - the two countries hosting the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, said on Friday it "stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran" against strikes by Israel, which both Islamabad and Tehran do not recognise. Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday warned that the world "should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess" and accused it of lacking "any international nuclear discipline". Israel is the Middle East's only nuclear power, although undeclared. Media reports have said Pakistan may support Tehran if the conflict were to widen, but officials in Islamabad have reiterated that their country is only showing "moral and diplomatic solidarity". Predominantly Sunni Pakistan shares a more than 900km border with Shiite-majority Iran. The relationship between the two neighbours has been complex, with Pakistan often wary of United States-led sanctions on Tehran and also mindful of its ties with Riyadh, which has repeatedly helped rescue its economy by rolling over overdue debts.
Arab News
13 hours ago
- Business
- Arab News
Pakistan shuts border with Iran as Tehran trades strikes with Israel
QUETTA: Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighboring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on Monday, as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. 'Border facilities in all five districts — Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar — have been suspended,' Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. Crossing into Iran 'has been suspended until further notice,' said Atta ul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Chaghi district. However, there was 'no ban on trade' activities at the border and Pakistani nationals needing to return to their the country from Iran can cross, he added. 'We're expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today,' Atta said. On Sunday, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said 450 Pakistani pilgrims were evacuated from Iran, with more to follow, as well as from Iraq — the two countries hosting the holiest sites in Shiite Islam. Pakistan, the only Muslim-majority country with nuclear weapons, said on Friday it 'stands in solidarity with the Government and the people of Iran' against strikes by Israel, which both Islamabad and Tehran do not recognize. Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday warned that the world 'should be wary and apprehensive about Israel's nuclear prowess' and accused it of lacking 'any international nuclear discipline.' Israel is the Middle East's only nuclear power, although undeclared. Media reports have said Pakistan may support Tehran if the conflict was to widen, but officials in Islamabad have reiterated that their country is only showing 'moral and diplomatic solidarity.' Predominantly Sunni Pakistan shares a more than 900-kilometer (560-mile) border with Shiite-majority Iran. The relationship between the two neighbors has been complex, with Pakistan often wary of US-led sanctions on Tehran and also mindful of its ties with Riyadh, which has repeatedly helped rescue its economy by rolling over overdue debts. Bilateral trade between the two countries stands at around $3 billion and officials have vowed to boost it to $10 billion in the coming years.
Al Arabiya
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Pakistan shuts border with Iran: Provincial officials
Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighboring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on Monday, as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. 'Border facilities in all five districts -- Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar -- have been suspended,' Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province, which borders Iran, told AFP. Developing
Al Bawaba
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Pakistan closes all border crossings with Iran amid tension
Published June 16th, 2025 - 10:59 GMT ALBAWABA - Pakistan announced closing all its border crossings with Iran amid exchanged attacks between Tel Aviv and Tehran, AFP reported, citing provincial officials on Monday. "Border facilities in all five districts -- Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar -- have been suspended," according to senior official in Balochistan province, Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
