Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue and good neighbourliness principles.

Axar.az informs, citing Mehr, in a post on X early Friday, Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s readiness to support the process, stating that his country is prepared to provide any necessary assistance to facilitate constructive dialogue, deepen mutual understanding, and promote cooperation between Kabul and Islamabad.

Pakistan's defence minister said early on Friday that the ​country ‌is in an "open ​war" with neighbouring Afghanistan, after both nations launched strikes overnight.