Ex-Governor Blames State Failures for Fuel Smuggling Surge in Sistan-Baluchestan

Former governor Ali-Osat Hashemi disputes official claims that fuel smuggling in Sistan-Baluchestan is solely driven by criminal networks, attributing it to state governance failures. The statement signals internal dissent over Tehran's border policy and economic management in a restive province. Implications include potential policy friction and heightened scrutiny of cross-border trade with Pakistan.