The attacks in Turkey have led Iran to halt natural gas exports, stop passenger train services to its western neighbor and warn its citizens against overland travel. However, Interior Ministry Director General Majid Agha-Babaie said „all the country‘s land borders … including the one in Bazargan, are open and traffic is passing through.“

Turkish police officials have accused the PKK of being behind these attacks. But what strategic interests would the Kurds have in targeting Iran at this point? Of note, the PKK has not claimed responsibility.