Why it matters:
Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Saturday night after an attack by the Taliban on Pakistani military posts.
This escalation comes after a Pakistani airstrike in Kabul this week, as reported by security officials from both nations.
The big picture:
Taliban forces launched armed reprisals against Pakistani troops, alleging that Islamabad had conducted airstrikes on Afghan territory, according to senior Taliban officials from various provinces. They claimed to have seized two Pakistani border posts in the southern province of Helmand, which was confirmed by local authorities.
What he's saying:
Iran sees regional peace and stability as a strategic priority. The spokesperson reaffirmed Tehran’s readiness to assist in easing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, both of which share borders and religious ties with Iran.
Baghaei emphasized the need for mutual respect for national sovereignty and territorial integrity between the two neighbors. He called for immediate restraint and the launch of direct dialogue aimed at de-escalation and resolving disputes through diplomacy.
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