Iran Reminds Taliban of Responsibility for Security of Diplomatic Sites
After crowds gathered in front of Iran’s embassy in Kabul and its consulate general in Herat and stoned the buildings, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry reminded the Taliban of its responsibility to ensure the security of diplomatic sites in Afghanistan.
In a statement on Monday evening, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh reacted to the gatherings outside Iran’s embassy in Kabul and its consulate general in Herat and also to stone-throwing at the two diplomatic missions.
Khatibzadeh reminded the current rulers of Afghanistan of their absolute responsibility to protect and safeguard the security of diplomatic missions.
He underlined that the full security of the embassy and diplomatic missions of Iran in Herat and other cities of Afghanistan must be provided fully and necessary guarantees for their safe operation must be provided as well.
The spokesman referred to the deep and multi-layered bonds between the two nations of Iran and Afghanistan and the decades-long respectful hospitality of the Iranian government and people toward the Afghans, warning against any scheme by plotters and ill-wishers of the two countries, the Foreign Ministry’s website reported.
Unfortunately, some videos and comments are making the rounds with the aim of Iranophobia and Afghanophobia, Khatibzadeh added, noting that this is meant to provoke the sentiments of the people of Iran and Afghanistan.
The nations of the two countries must be vigilant more than ever, he underlined.
“We are in constant touch with the ambassador and officials in the diplomatic missions of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Afghanistan,” the spokesman stated.
