Taliban and Iran relationship shifts to caution and quiet engagement

14 articles · Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · May 10

The latest assessment says ties have moved away from the military confrontation that once brought the two sides close to war.
Instead of open hostility, the relationship is now characterised by careful contact and restrained dealings between the Taliban authorities and Tehran.
The shift marks a notable change in a historically tense relationship, suggesting both sides are managing differences through limited engagement rather than escalation.

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