Pakistan has shut all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, according to provincial officials. “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 Attaul 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,” Munim said.

A bit of a mixed message after Pakistan declared total support for Iran?