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.