01.03.2026 14:10
After the start of the US-Iran war, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced that Afghanistan is ready to cooperate with Iran, declaring that the Kabul administration has chosen its side in the regional crisis in favor of Tehran.
After the war that started between the USA and Iran, the Taliban administration clearly took a position. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid announced that Afghanistan is ready to cooperate with Tehran in response to the attacks by the USA and Israel on Iran.
"WE ARE READY TO COOPERATE WITH IRAN"
Mujahid stated in an interview with the Pashto service of Iranian radio that the Kabul administration would provide support if Iran requests assistance after the war has effectively begun. Mujahid, who said, "We are ready to cooperate with Iran," noted that they are closely following the developments.
"IRAN WILL PREVAIL"
The Taliban spokesman claimed that Iran emerged victorious from the conflict it previously had with Israel, which lasted 12 days. Mujahid expressed that Iran will also prevail against the USA and Israel in the current war.
TALIBAN IS STRENGTHENING RELATIONS WITH REGIONAL COUNTRIES
After the USA's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban administration took steps to strengthen relations with regional countries in foreign policy. Recently, diplomatic contacts and economic relations with Iran have increased. Mujahid's statement made after the war started clearly indicated that the Taliban has firmly aligned itself with Iran in the regional crisis.