Baku 20° C
Iran temporarily closes consulate general in Mazar-i-Sharif
Other countries
- 13 August, 2021
- 14:58
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.
Author
Latest News
23:48
Roberto Sanchez overtakes Keiko Fujimori in Peru presidential race
Other countries23:35
Armenia to announce final election results on June 14
Region23:09
Serbia may launch strategic dialogue with US this summer
Other countries22:46
Pentagon adds Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to firms with ties to China's military
Other countries22:39
Photo
Baku hosts first Azerbaijan-Syria consular consultations
Foreign policy22:00
Türkiye, US commanders discuss defense, security issues
Region21:54
Azerbaijan, Türkiye discuss higher education cooperation
Education and science21:33
Panama's president expresses desire to further strengthen bonds of friendship with Azerbaijan
Foreign policy21:21