- An Iranian border guard was killed in a “incident” at a border crossing with Afghanistan.
- Iran has long had tense relations with the Taliban.
- Water rights issues have also increased tensions between the neighbors.
An Iranian border guard was killed in a “incident” at a border crossing with Afghanistan in the country’s southeast, According to Iran’s foreign ministry.
“The dimensions of this unfortunate incident in the Milak border area, which led to the martyrdom of the dear border guard of the Islamic Republic of Iran, are being investigated by the authorities and will be announced as soon as the issue is clarified,” ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said.
He condoled with the family of Mohammad Sayyad, who was killed at the Milak crossing in Sistan-Baluchestan province.
Afghan officials told AFP there had been no clashes between Iranian and Afghan forces near the border.
“Officials in Afghanistan’s caretaker government are expected to take serious action to clarify the dimensions of the issue, punish the perpetrators and take the necessary measures to prevent similar incidents,” Kanani added.
Iran, like many other nations, has so far not recognized the new government formed by the Taliban after it took power amid a hasty withdrawal by US-led foreign forces in August.
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