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Turkey and Iran close border to day trippers

Turkey and Iran close border to day trippers

Turkey and Iran have mutually agreed to close their border crossings to day trippers until further notice. According to Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, travelers are currently prohibited from crossing the border and returning on the same day.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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