Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Quomi said on Tuesday that Afghanistan is part of the “axis of resistance” and that Afghan martyrs have long gone to fight in Gaza, according to a translation by the Middle East Monitoring Institute (MEMRI). He claimed to be prepared to travel the distance. Interview on Iranian TV.
“Afghanistan is quite far from Gaza. But what is clear to us today is that Afghanistan is part of the axis of resistance,” Quomi said. Several military divisions will participate.” You can go from Afghanistan to help Gaza. ”
Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan Hassan Kazemi Komi: If necessary, troops of those seeking martyrdom can go from Afghanistan to Gaza. #Iran #hamas #Afghanistan #Gaza @IRANinKabul pic.twitter.com/T6Z1u9KPIC
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The Taliban, an Islamic extremist terrorist group known for policies that restrict women's rights and freedoms, took back Afghanistan in 2022 following the US withdrawal from the country.
On October 7, the same day that Hamas launched a devastating terrorist attack against Israel, killing more than 1,200 people, the report said the Taliban, in order to help Hamas “conquer Jerusalem,” He asked Iran for safe passage to Israel.
Tensions between Iran and Taliban
Although it appears that they are currently united under an “axis of resistance,” jerusalem post We reported in May that tensions were rising between the Taliban and Iran. At least three people have been killed as the Taliban threaten to conquer Iran over a water dispute. In August, post It was also reported that the Taliban had detained an Iranian state media reporter.
