Iran has summoned Afghanistan’s charge d’affaires in Tehran over attacks on its diplomatic missions in the neighbouring country after unverified videos circulating on social media purported to show Afghan refugees being beaten in Iran.
The formal protest came after protesters on Monday pelted Iran’s consulate in the Afghan city of Herat with rocks.
Iran’s foreign ministry and embassy in Kabul have dismissed the videos, saying they are aimed at harming historical and cultural ties between the two countries and their people.
Iran has sought reassurance from the Taliban that it can provide security after attacks on diplomatic missions.