The Iranian military and Taliban militants engaged in a violent clash at the shared border, resulting in the deaths of at least two Iranian border guards and more wounded. The dispute is over water rights, specifically concerning Iran’s access to the Helmand River. Each side blames the other for opening fire first, and while the situation is under control, officials warn against further incursions. Afghanistan and Iran have historically been rivals due to their different versions of Islam, and tensions persist within their minority populations. There have been concerns over border security since the U.S.’s rapid Afghan pullout in 2021.
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