ALWAGHT- The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has cautioned about the potential “spillover” effects of recent cross-border clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces, which have resulted in deadly exchanges of fire along several points of their shared border in recent days.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, emphasized Tehran’s concern over escalating border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, calling for “dialogue and restraint” from both sides. He warned that instability between the two Muslim neighbors could have wider regional consequences, urging peaceful resolution through diplomatic engagement.
The renewed violence follows deadly cross-border exchanges, with Pakistan claiming to have killed over 200 Afghan fighters, while the Taliban government reported killing 58 Pakistani soldiers. Both sides have suffered heavy losses, and tensions soared after explosions in Afghanistan that Kabul blamed on Islamabad, marking the sharpest escalation in months of strained relations.
Baghaei also addressed international issues, notably criticizing European attempts to extend UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which officially expired on October 18. He argued that any resumption of UN sanctions against Iran would be illegal and contrary to the terms of the JCPOA, accusing the European troika—France, Germany, and Britain—of causing “legal disarray” and acting without good faith.
Regarding US relations and regional dynamics, Baghaei said Iran’s past experiences with Washington have been “negative,” noting recent acts of aggression by the US and Israel. He reaffirmed Iran’s cautious approach to diplomacy, stressing vigilance against the “Zionist regime” while remaining open to decisions that serve national interests and maintain regional security.
