What Country Lies West of Pakistan? Iran

Pakistan's Western Neighbor

The country directly to the west of Pakistan is Iran (officially the Islamic Republic of Iran). The Pakistan–Iran border spans approximately 959 km (596 miles) through the provinces of Balochistan (Pakistan) and Sistan and Baluchestan (Iran).

Border Context

• North: Afghanistan (Wakhan Corridor), China (Xinjiang).
• East: India.
• South: Arabian Sea.
• Southwest: Iran (the western border).

Key border crossings include Taftan (Pakistan)–Mirjaveh (Iran) for trade and travel.