Tehran (IP) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday that Iran’s consulates in Afghanistan are open and active.

Iran PressIran News: Regarding the activities of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kabul and its consulates in other cities of Afghanistan, Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that all Iranian consulates in Afghanistan are open and active.

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman underlined that Afghanistan's ruling government is expected to ensure and protect the full security of Iranian diplomats and diplomatic missions in Afghanistan.

Iranian diplomatic missions in Kabul and the third-largest city, Herat, were attacked on Monday.

About 15 Afghan citizens gathered outside the Iranian embassy in Kabul, while a larger number also gathered outside the Iranian consulate in Herat, chanting slogans and throwing stones at the buildings.

They tried to enter the consulate building but failed after the Herat governor intervened. They were later dispersed as Taliban forces and the consulate guards fired warning shots.

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