Iran’s ambassador to the UN has called for the unconditional release of frozen Afghan central bank funds in order to enable the war-ravaged country deal with its worsening economic and humanitarian crises.

Following the takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban last year, thousands of Afghan civilians tried to leave their country.

Afghans have always chosen Iran as one of their main destinations and found sanctuary there.

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A new report by US media says Germany is evicting Afghan refugees to accommodate Ukrainian refugees arriving in the country.

While it would be unfair to whitewash excesses committed by some fringe elements against Afghan refugees in Iran, it is sheer hyperbole to suggest that Afghan refugees in Iran are in any manner being exploited or terrorized.

Demonstrators in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, have roundly denounced actions aimed at driving a wedge between the Iranian and Afghan people.