Ariana: Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has accused Washington of using ISIS (Daesh) to create insecurity and a rift among religious and ethnic groups in Afghanistan. Tasnim news agency meanwhile reported that Qalibaf also stated that the IEA had failed to provide security and that he called the creation of an inclusive government with
Ariana: The statement came on the heels of claims by Iran that the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) was not safeguarding Afghans, especially the Shiite community, from attacks by the group. In response, the IEA said Daesh is no longer considered a serious threat in Afghanistan. Click here to read more (external link).
Tolo News: A source at the Afghanistan embassy in Iran confirmed that Tehran accredited an Islamic Emirate [Taliban] diplomat in the embassy. The source told TOLO news that although diplomats of the former government are still heading up the issues related to consulate services in Iran, the Islamic Emirate’s diplomat is working as third secretary.
8am: In a news conference, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the Taliban regime is incapable of providing security to Afghanistan citizens, specifically to the Shiite minority sect, adding Iran will take the lead in fighting terrorist groups and ISKP. Click here to read more (external link). Related Nearly 90 Killed in Recent
8am: Local sources in Herat province have confirmed that the Taliban have seized an Iranian military vehicle following tensions with Iranian border forces. According to sources, tensions escalated between Iranian border guards and the Taliban at the Islam Qala border when Iranian forces intervened to stop a construction job by the Taliban along the border.
Tolo News: The Islamic Emirate said it is ready to discuss the issues related to the Helmand river treaty between Kabul and Teheran and that it remains committed to the treaty. However, analysts believe that Iran is overstepping its claims with the water treaty. “There is a need for a water (measuring) instrument to be
Tolo News: Tehran has sought protection of its diplomatic missions in Afghanistan and “necessary guarantees” for the safe operation of its diplomatic offices in the country following rallies held by Afghans in various provinces in reaction to reported incidents of harassment of Afghan migrants in Iran. Click here to read more (external link). Related Iran
By Abubakar Siddique April 8, 2022 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty A grainy video shows several police officers standing idly as an angry mob beats a young man. The 30-second video, shared widely this week on social media, purportedly shows a group of Iranian men assaulting a young Afghan migrant. The video is among several that have been
8am: Recently, sources in Kabul have reported that Taliban Intelligence Department has banned the broadcast of Iranian shows via Tamadon TV. Tamadon TV belongs to Mohsehni Family, a Pashtun Shia family from Kandahar. The motive behind these recent decisions of Taliban is not clear. This is the second TV channel show being banned by Taliban
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi March 8, 2022 An hourlong gun battle erupted between the Taliban and Iranian border guards in the frontier area of Afghanistan’s Nimroz Province, local sources told RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi. A Taliban source said the clash started on March 7 when Afghan farmers began digging a canal in the Sekhsar area of Nimroz’s