Iran-Afghan relations: A historical analysis

Iran is an actual neighboring state of Afghanistan and shares a long border 936 km. critical country with stakes in historical, cultural, economic, linguistic ties. After the withdrawal Soviet troops, civil war erupted Afghanistan; as result war, Taliban emerged supported Northern Alliance against militants. Tehran considered regime threat to its national security because follows Sunni sect Islam Shitte state. The incident 9/11 changed structure world foes became friends several cases. American invasion provided chance for come closer new Afghanistan. U.S. troops militants but them Tehran. also was facing militant movements majority provinces. did not enjoy cordial ties after 1979 revolution. end opportunity enhance historical cultural Kabul. presence favor theocratic Iran. had relations Afghan government Kabul working on various projects has hardcore Taliban. This research highlights