Iran seals Taftan (Pakistan) border following suicide attack

[Proto Profile]

Iran seals 'zero point' border with Pak following mosque suicide attack

Trade activities between Iran and Pakistan have been suspended as the former has closed the ‘zero-point’ in its border town of Taftan because of a suicide attack in Zahedan.

At least 20 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a mosque in Zahedan two days ago. Responsibility for the attacks was claimed by Jundullah, who said it was in revenge for the execution of their leader by the Iranian government.


According to sources, Iranian border authorities have informed Pakistani officials of their decision to close the border crossing.

“Yes, Iran has closed the zero-point, suspending all trade activities,” Tufail Baloch, a senior official of the Chagai district administration, said.

Local traders are facing serious problems because most of the edible items come from across the border through the zero-point. “If the border is not opened soon there will be a shortage of food and other items in Pakistan’s border areas,” officials said.

http://news.oneindia.in/2010/07/19/iran ... uesui.html

http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/daw ... attack-970