Iran: Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Concern for Tehran Ebadullah.Ebadi Mon, 05/25/2026 - 20:02 Author Bibi Amina Hakimi Profile Photo Author Short Bio Bibi Amina Hakimi reports on the economy for TOLOnews. Author Job TOLOnews' Reporter Afghanistan Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan are a matter of concern for Iranian officials, and that Tehran is trying to use every possible means to reduce differences and prevent further escalation between the two countries. Speaking at a press conference, Esmail Baghaei emphasized that relations and tensions among Iran’s neighboring countries are of special importance to Tehran, and said Iran has repeatedly expressed its readiness to help reduce hostilities and create an atmosphere for dialogue.