Iran shuts border with Pakistan

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Iran shuts border with Pakistan

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Iran has closed its border with Pakistan after arrest of three Iranian security officials.

03 January,2012 05:32 am

Iran has shut its border with Pakistan as three Iranians were taken into custody by Pakistani authorities on Sunday over alleged cross-border attack, killing one Pakistani citizen, British media reported.The Iranians reached Mazan Sar Mashkail, in Washuk district, three kilometres (1.8miles) inside Pakistan where they opened fire on a vehicle they were chasing, according to security officials in Balochistan province.All three personnel of Iranian border security force were taken into custody for their penetration inside Pakistan and killing a Pakistani national on our soil, Saeed Ahmad Jamali, Deputy Commissioner of Washuk district said.A Pakistani national was killed and his brother was wounded by gunshots in the incident, he added.Talks between Pakistan and Iran are expected to be held today to discuss reopening of the border and release of Iranian officials.