Turkey Iran border crossing hit by severe truck delays

Loading the video No Comment Video. Turkey Iran border crossing hit by severe truck delays Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 24/09/2026 - 13:00 GMT+2 Long queues at Turkey’s Gurbulak border with Iran turn a 24‑hour route into a week, leaving truck drivers and their families struggling. Hundreds of trucks wait at the Gurbulak border crossing in Turkey's eastern Agri province, with drivers standing beside their vehicles as they face long waits to enter Iran. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Truckers say the delays have sharply reduced the number of journeys they can make. One driver says a route that once took 24 hours now takes a week, while rising fuel costs have further cut profits. Another says he now makes only one journey every 40 days or two months, leaving his family dependent on his income. The queues have grown as Iran relies more heavily on overland trade following disruption to maritime routes. Iran Turkiye (Turkey) Economy Borders International trade Top stories Now playing Next Turkey Iran border crossing hit by severe truck delays Now playing Next Crowds celebrate Saudi National Day with flags, performances and military parade Now playing Next Hurricane Polo brings powerful waves to Mexico's Pacific coast Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | September 24th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Udi Christians worship at Azerbaijan's Karabakh monasteries Now playing Next Trump welcomes Xi Jinping with red carpet, military honours and flyover Now playing Next Judge orders Trump to lift White House ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW Now playing Next El Niño transforms Atacama desert as thousands of hectares burst into bloom Now playing Next Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews Now playing Next Who can afford to live in Greece? The Ring in Athens Now playing Next Meet the photographer who lives at the top of Mount Fuji Now playing Next Pezeshkian tells UN Iran will not be bullied but will negotiate Now playing Next 'Palantir is a great company', EU defence chief tells Euronews Now playing Next Wave of AI videos showing far-right protests in Europe spreads online Now playing Next Energy expert warns higher prices will drive up food costs Now playing Next EU must 'act now' over Trump's attack on ICC, MEP Chloé Ridel says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Syria's first women graduate from new police academy No Comment Giant dancing gorilla becomes hit at Lahore university event No Comment Rome’s Colosseum glows pink for breast cancer prevention campaign No Comment Watch: Six-year-old girl breaks women’s Rubik’s Cube world record Europe Today UN to protect statehood of disappearing island nations Culture news Carrara marble: Can a sculpture created by an AI robot be considered as art ? Europe Today Europe Today: Trump tells countries to quit ICC, EU defence chief speaks to Euronews Tech News Albanese says OpenAI hacked government health website in 'obviously unacceptable' breach Europe News Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls for continued pressure on Russia at UN General Assembly Europe News Police clash with protesters in Madrid following forced eviction of 'Maricarmen' The Ring Who can afford to live in Greece? Political showdown in Athens on The Ring Iran Pezeshkian tells UN Iran will not be bullied but will negotiate ADVERTISEMENT The Europe Conversation Rebalancing of trade with China 'existential' for EU, Commissioner Séjourné tells Euronews Europe News Millions in cash found hidden behind walls in anti-mafia raid near Naples Qatar in Motion Discover how Qatar is building a future-ready smart city Europe News One Single Planet: French photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand on his 'Vivre Ensemble' portraits Economy Higher fuel bills are costing the EU €270 million a day on average, report says Cult From Classical to Mugham: Montreux hosts Azerbaijan’s musical heritage Europe in Motion Which Europeans are paying the most for petrol and diesel? Modern Nomads From Tian Shan peaks to Silk Road history: A journey through Turkistan ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT