Taliban reports blasts in Iran kill at least two Afghans, investigation underway

The Taliban reported that explosions and gunfire in Iran killed at least two Afghans earlier this month. The incident occurred in the Kalgan Valley, near the border with Afghanistan. Iran has denied any shooting took place. A Taliban committee is investigating the incident, which has resulted in the transportation of the bodies of the deceased and 34 eyewitnesses. Some injured individuals remain in Iran and Pakistan, and efforts are ongoing to locate and transfer them. An advocacy group, HalVash, claims the death toll is much higher, citing reports of dozens killed and more wounded. Tensions have risen in Iran regarding Afghan migrants, with plans announced to deport around 2 million in the coming months.