Pakistan evacuates nearly 2,000 nationals from Iran through southwestern Taftan border

Описание: (5 Mar 2026)
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Taftan, Balochistan, Pakistan - 5 March 2026
1. Various of Pakistani families, students and businessmen entering Pakistan through Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan
2. Mid of tankers passing through Taftan border gate and entering Iran
3. SOUNDBITE (Urdu) Muhammad Arif, businessman:
“Three days ago blasts started near where we were staying in Tehran. The day before last, at night, we left the city at a time when blasts were happening close to our area. We started our journey toward Pakistan but, due to the situation, it was hard to find transport. We found one taxi, paid him double, and managed to reach here.”
4. Various of returnees loading their bags in pickup truck ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
5. Close of families walking toward waiting area
6. Families sitting in waiting area ++AUDIO AS INCOMING++
7. Various of cargo trucks near Pakistan-Iran border
8. Wide of Pakistan-Iran border
STORYLINE:
Pakistan has evacuated nearly 2,000 of its nationals, including dozens of diplomats, from Iran through the southwestern Taftan border following U.S. and Israeli attacks inside the country, officials said.

The evacuees returned through the main land route between the two countries, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said in a statement.

About 3,500 Pakistani pilgrims, students, and businesspeople were in Iran when the attacks began.

Some Pakistanis have also been evacuated through Azerbaijan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Taftan border crossing in southwestern Balochistan is commonly used by traders, pilgrims, and travellers between the two countries.

AP video shot by Ali Raza Rind

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