Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Iran, EU urge dialogue amid deadly clashes

Recent clashes between Pakistani and Taliban forces in Afghanistan's Kabul and border regions have prompted international concern. Pakistan stated it targeted Taliban forces.

LR Lyndal RowlandsAl JazeeraFiled 2026-02-28 · 00:00 GMTOutlet · State media · QatarRead · 1 min

Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Iran, EU urge dialogue amid deadly clashes

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Recent clashes between Pakistani and Taliban forces in Afghanistan's Kabul and border regions have prompted international concern. Pakistan stated it targeted Taliban forces. The United Nations chief reported that civilians were also impacted by the fighting. In response, Iran's Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern and urged immediate dialogue between the two nations. Similarly, the European Union's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, called for an immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities, citing potential regional repercussions. The international community is actively encouraging diplomatic solutions to prevent further escalation of the conflict.

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Europe’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for an “immediate de-escalation”.

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed “deep concern” amid Pakistan, Afghanistan clashes.

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UN chief says civilians also impacted.

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Pakistan said it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s Kabul and border regions.

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Kaja Kallas warned the fighting could impact the wider region.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Live updates, Pakistan-Afghanistan live: Iran, EU urge dialogue amid deadly clashesPakistan said it targeted Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s Kabul and border regions; UN chief says civilians also impacted.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Lyndal RowlandsPublished On 28 Feb 2026 Iran’s Foreign Ministry expressed “deep concern” amid Pakistan, Afghanistan clashes and called for “immediate” dialogue. Europe’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for an “immediate de-escalation” and a halt to hostilities between Kabul and Islamabad, warning the fighting could impact the wider region.

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