The supply of Iranian natural gas to Turkey has suspended as the gas pipeline between the two countries was partially damaged in a blast, an official statement said on Monday.
The Turkish Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS) said in the statement that teams of experts have begun repairing the pipeline.
The BOTAS said the blast took place close to Dogubeyazit town of Agri province in eastern Turkey at around 11:40 p.m. (0840 GMT) on Sunday night without giving details about the cause of the explosion.
Stressing that the suspension of Iranian natural gas was temporary, the BOTAS said, "Gas supply from other sources increased and a balance of demand and supply was reached so that no consumer was placed in a disadvantageous position."
(Xinhua News Agency)