Iran transfers consulate from Mazar-e Sharif to Kabul-Photo by AFP

Kabul (IP): Following the escalation of conflicts in northern Afghanistan, the Iranian Consulate General in Mazar-e Sharif announced that it had temporarily relocated its operations to Kabul.

Iran PressAsia: The Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Mazar-e Sharif announced in a statement on Thursday that its activities in Mazar-e Sharif had been transferred to Kabul due to the escalation of conflicts in northern Afghanistan.

The statement further added: "As the situation becomes more stable, the Consulate General will continue its activities in Kabul."

Clashes continue in Afghanistan between government forces and the Taliban.

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