Iran temporarily closes consulate general in Mazar-i-Sharif

Following intensified fights in the northern regions of Afghanistan, Iran has temporarily closed its Consulate General in Mazar-i-Sharif and moved it to Kabul.

Iran’s Consulate General in Afghanistan announced the closure on Thursday, saying that the ongoing fights might cause insecurity in Mazar-i-Sharif city, where the diplomatic mission was based.

However, the consulate general stressed that it would continue offering services in Kabul for a limited period.

As soon as the condition becomes stable, the mission resumes activity in Mazar-i-Sharif.

Iran’s Consulate General in the city was attacked in 1998. Several Iranian diplomats and IRNA’s correspondent were killed in the attack.