Afghanistan-Pakistan ‘open war’: Iran, Russia, China call for dialogue, offer mediation amidst conflict
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is ready to facilitate dialogue between Afghanistan and Pakistan as conflict escalates. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran, Russia and China have expressed concerns about the escalation of conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan on Friday (February 27, 2026). Islamabad’s Defence Minister declared the neighbours at “open war”, with…