ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to settle their disputes through dialogue, emphasizing the importance of good-neighbourly conduct, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
In a post on X early Friday, Araghchi stated that Iran is ready to assist in easing tensions, offering support to foster constructive talks, enhance mutual understanding, and encourage cooperation between the neighboring nations.
در ماه مبارک رمضان، ماه خویشتنداری و تقویت همبستگی در جهان اسلام، شایسته است افغانستان و پاکستان اختلافات موجود را در چارچوب حسن همجواری و از مسیر گفتوگو مدیریت و حلوفصل کنند.
جمهوری اسلامی ایران آماده هرگونه مساعدت در تسهیل گفتوگو و تقویت تفاهم و همکاری میان دو کشور، است. pic.twitter.com/5CI7M456aJ— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) February 27, 2026
At the same time, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is monitoring the escalating border clashes with deep concern.
Through his spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, he reminded both countries of their obligations under international law, particularly humanitarian law, and stressed the immediate need to protect civilians amid the ongoing hostilities.
Pakistan launched large-scale cross-border counterstrikes into Afghanistan early Friday, killing 133 Taliban fighters, wounding more than 200, destroying 27 border posts, and capturing nine others in what officials described as a decisive response to unprovoked attacks along the Pakistan–Afghanistan frontier.
The operation — named Operation Ghazab Lil Haq — also targeted and neutralised two Taliban corps headquarters, multiple brigade and battalion command centres, sector headquarters, ammunition depots, logistics bases, and more than 80 tanks, artillery pieces and armoured vehicles, according to Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.
Some international mediators are intensifying efforts to reopen communication channels between Islamabad and Kabul.
Qatar and Turkiye, which previously facilitated ceasefire efforts, reiterated the importance of dialogue and offered to host talks aimed at de‑escalation.
As tensions along the Pakistan, Afghanistan Frontier continue to threaten stability in the region, global leaders are pushing for an immediate diplomacy to prevent broader conflict and protect civilians on both sides of the border.
