Border trade between Pakistan and Iran has been suspended temporarily by Pakistan on account of the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings, where an estimated 2,000 freight trucks have been left stranded but allowing passage of people through these borders. Though Pakistan's government explains this move in terms of security, counter-terrorism, smuggling, and border control issues, the Iranian authorities explain this suspension in terms of administrative and technical reasons. However, the analysts believe that the real reason for this suspension is strategic in nature.