Taliban expresses support for Iran amid regional tensions

Taliban leaders and affiliated figures have expressed support for Iran in June 2025, following a series of Israeli military strikes and subsequent warnings from the United States.

The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that this move is being characterized as a limited and conditional rapprochement, despite long-standing ideological and political friction between Kabul and Tehran. While sectarian and political differences persist, recent statements from Taliban officials suggest a strategic message of Islamic unity as regional instability escalates.

Relations between the two neighbors remain complex, with several unresolved issues continuing to strain diplomatic ties. These include recurring border skirmishes, disputes over water rights regarding the Helmand (Hirmand) River, and the treatment of Afghan refugees residing in Iran. The situation is further influenced by the geopolitical landscape under US President Donald Trump, whose administration has maintained a firm stance on regional security developments and the shifting alliances in the Middle East.