Iran offered to help facilitate dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Islamabad declared the neighbours at “open war”, carrying out air strikes on Kabul following border clashes.
Prime Minister of Pakistan: Our army will crush the invaders
“The armed forces of Islamabad will crush the invaders. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the Pakistan armed forces.” pic.twitter.com/Dwec1o40nM
— Tehran Times (@TehranTimes79) February 27, 2026
“The Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to provide any assistance necessary to facilitate dialogue and to enhance understanding and cooperation between the two countries,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X.
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Iran, which shares borders with both Pakistan and Afghanistan, has maintained close ties with Pakistan and has also engaged with the Taliban authorities, though it has not formally recognised their rule.
Pakistani flag hoisted on captured Afghanistani post. pic.twitter.com/xC0efVG4f1
— MD Umair Khan (@MDUmairKh) February 27, 2026
During a previous round of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan in October, Iran had offered to mediate between them.
Dignity and professionalism: Pakistani forces captured Afghan Taleban Posts. The TTA flag was taken down and the Pakistani flag was raised. In keeping with their discipline and religious values, the soldiers removed the TTA flag respectfully due to the Kalima. pic.twitter.com/aRGQSNMpa8
— Murtaza Ali Shah (@MurtazaViews) February 27, 2026
Multiple explosions shook the Afghan capital, Kabul, and several other regions early Friday morning as Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged military strikes across their volatile border, accusing each other of escalating the conflict.
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Islamabad launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq (“Wrath of Justice”) hours after Afghan forces conducted cross-border attacks against Pakistani military positions. Residents of the Afghan capital reported hearing at least three blasts, but authorities have not confirmed the precise locations of the explosions.
“The cowardly Pakistani military has carried out airstrikes in certain areas of Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia; fortunately, there have been no reported casualties,” Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid wrote on X.
Pakistani state broadcaster PTV News shared several videos of the strikes, saying the military targeted “important military installations.”
