Two Iranian soldiers killed in clash on Afghan border

Residents and local officials said that a clash erupted between the Islamic Emirate’s border forces and Iranian border guards in Kang district of Nimroz province on Monday evening, Report informs, citing Tolo News.

Local officials confirmed the clash.

However, sources said that the clash began when the Iranian border forces entered Kang district to interfere with local Afghan farmers who were working on a canal at the Kamal Khan dam.

According to the sources, two Iranian force members were killed as a result of the clash. Their vehicle was left behind.

Iranian officials have yet to comment on the clash.