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Turkmenistan opened four additional crossings on the border with Iran for the exit of foreign nationals
March 3, 2026 16:48 • UTC+5 (Ashgabat) • 23 views
Turkmenistan has opened four additional border crossings with Iran to facilitate the evacuation of foreign nationals: Artyk–Lutfabad, Gaudan–Bajgiran, Akyayla–Incheburun and Altyn Asyr–Incheburun. These crossings complement the previously operating Serakhs checkpoint.
According to the Russian Embassy in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan has opened four additional border crossings for foreign nationals to exit from Iran.
The new crossings are "Artyk-Lutfabad," "Gaudan-Bajgiran," "Akyayla-Incheburun," and "Altyn Asyr-Incheburun." All of these checkpoints are in addition to the previously operating Sarakhs crossing.
On Monday morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan expressed concern regarding the intensification of tensions in the Middle East.