Tehran Advises Taliban Not To Dodge Intl. Responsibilities

Iran’s assistant FM indirectly criticized the remarks made by the Taliban's Foreign Minister regarding the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Rasoul Mousavi emphasized the importance of "peace, stability, security, and sustainable development" in relation to the formation of a comprehensive government in Afghanistan as well as stating that "personalization" cannot exempt the Taliban from international responsibilities.

He cited United Nations Security Council resolutions 2513 and 2593, as well as consensus meetings among neighboring countries including Pakistan, China, Uzbekistan, and Iran

Mousavi spoke following criticism from Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban's Foreign Minister, against countries advocating for an inclusive government in Afghanistan. Although no specific reference was made to Iran, it is widely assumed that his remarks were aimed at the Islamic Republic. "Our prisons do not have as many inmates as you execute,” he said.

In recent years, Iran has faced allegations of making opponents disappear and executing them. "In your country, thousands have disappeared, yet nobody dares to ask about it," Muttaqi.

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic, had previously stated that the Taliban is "part of the reality of Afghanistan, not all of it." He emphasized that Iran does not recognize the Taliban government until the formation of an all-inclusive government and expressed dissatisfaction with the Taliban's policies regarding women's education.