Iran Concerned about Escalation of Violence in Afghanistan: Spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed Tehran's concern about the escalation of violence in Afghanistan and the country's people, especially the displaced.

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed Tehran's concern about the escalation of violence in Afghanistan and the country's people, especially the displaced.

In a statement on Friday, Khatibzadeh called for attention to maintaining the lives of people and civilians amid the current situation.

The spokesman said now that the city of Herat is controlled by the Taliban, the group needs to pay serious attention to ensuring the full safety of diplomats and diplomatic sites.

Khatibzadeh also noted that the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is constantly in touch with its Consulate-General in Herat, and follows up on the health conditions of the personnel stationed there.