World · 1 March 2026
Afghanistan warns Iran's conflict could engulf the region
Afghanistan's government said on Sunday that the war in neighbouring Iran would have long-term negative consequences across the entire region. Foreign ministry spokesman Abdul Qahar Balkhi expressed 'deep regret' over the violence, which has spread beyond Iran to Gulf countries. The Iranian flag was lowered to half-mast at Iran's embassy in Kabul following the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Iran and Afghanistan share a border of more than 900 kilometres.
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