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Iran-Turkey Border Offers Escape Amid War, But No Mass Exodus

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News18•08-03-2026, 16:45

Iran-Turkey Border Offers Escape Amid War, But No Mass Exodus

•Iran's Kapikoy border with Turkey is a key exit route after US/Israel strikes and airspace shutdown in Tehran.
•Despite the ongoing conflict, there is no mass exodus; most travelers have existing ties to Turkey or are transiting to third countries.
•Many Iranians are moving up preplanned visits or traveling for work, with only a small number planning to stay in Turkey indefinitely.
•Economic hardship prevents many from leaving Iran, explaining the lack of a major flight across the border.
•Turkey has enhanced border defenses and prepared contingency plans for a potential influx, but a large-scale migration has not yet materialized.

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