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Pakistanis at remote border describe scramble to leave Iran
Over the weekend, Pakistani nationals fled missile strikes and travel chaos at the Iran border, with thousands crossing into Balochistan, officials and witnesses said.
- At the Mirjaveh–Taftan border, AFP journalists saw people crossing through gates as freight queues formed, following explosions in Tehran since Saturday.
- With embassies advising evacuation, powerful explosions in Tehran since Saturday prompted departures from Iran through Taftan border.
- Reporters noted visible security measures as AFP journalists saw the Iranian flag flying at half-mast and Iranian soldiers standing guard amid terminals experiencing crowd pressure.
- In an official message, the prime minister said Pakistan's condolences and emphasized that `it is an age old convention that the Heads of State/Government should not be targeted.`
- Following missile reports, residents and pilgrims seeking evacuation said they went to the Pakistani embassy after seeing missiles fired near a hostel and an army base.
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Pakistanis at border describe scramble to leave Iran
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