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Afghanistan warns Iran war will impact whole region
Afghanistan warns the conflict sparked by the killing of Iran's supreme leader risks long-term regional instability, with economic and security repercussions, the foreign ministry said.
- Afghanistan warned on Sunday that the war in neighbouring Iran would negatively impact the whole region and expressed 'deep regret' over regional violence.
- Shared borders and economic ties magnify spillover risks after an attack attributed to the US‑Israeli alliance killed Iran's supreme leader, with Iran expanding attacks to Gulf countries.
- Symbolic acts at the frontier and embassy signalled diplomatic strain, with a black flag at Islam Qala and the Iranian embassy in Kabul lowering its flag to half-mast.
- Afghanistan publicly called for restraint and talks as Abdul Qahar Balkhi condemned `the killing of innocent civilians` and urged diplomacy `preventing further escalation of the conflict`.
- Regional sales and supply chains face potential knock‑on effects as automakers warn the prolonged war could disrupt shipments, raise oil and gasoline prices, and impact Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Kuwait.
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