The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, visited Kabul to engage in discussions regarding border tensions, Afghan refugees in Iran, and the management of the Helmand River's water resources. This marks Iran's first high-level diplomatic contact with the Taliban since they seized power in 2021. While Iran does not formally recognize the Taliban, diplomatic relations remain intact. Concerns grow as Iran is deporting thousands of Afghan refugees daily amidst fears and reported mistreatment of those returning to a potentially hostile environment.
Many migrants fear returning to Afghanistan. ‘Afghans are being arrested at random, sometimes beaten, and then deported,’ a refugee shared about her experience.
Iran is currently deporting up to 3,000 refugees a day back to Afghanistan, which adds to the tensions between Kabul and Tehran regarding Afghan refugees.
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