Iran calls claims about supporting Taliban “nonsense”

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi rejected the allegation made by the Spokesman for the Afghan militant group Taliban that claimed Iran supports it.

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01 November 2016

Iranian official stated that the country has always been a front runner among regional countries in fighting against terrorist groups, adding it has always paid heavy prices in this regard.

He went on to say that Zabihullah Mujahid’s claim is a pre-planned measure plotted by their supporters, noting they aim to bang the drum of Iran- phobia among people, reports ISNA.

“The claim that Iran is supporting the group is an evident, nonsense and false lie, “Ghasemi underscored.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Spokesman for the Afghan militant group Taliban, has claimed that Taliban and Iran have relations and that Iran aims to reach regional agreement to stand against the US meddling.