Iran's decision to close its borders with Afghanistan: a cure or an increase in tension? The relationship between Afghanistan and Iran was characterized by tension along their shared border. Tension has returned with the Taliban government and its policy in dealing with the border.
The Afghan government sources confirmed that there were meetings held during the past year between representatives of the Afghan and Iranian governments. Iran's plans aim to secure and guarantee the borders according to a precise plan that goes beyond just closure, a researcher says.