Iran Warns UN That Lack of Inclusive Government Could Ignite New Conflict in Afghanistan

Iran told the UN Security Council that Afghanistan risks renewed instability and conflict unless a genuinely inclusive government is formed to bridge deepening political divisions.

Iran has warned that rising tensions in Afghanistan are linked to the absence of an inclusive government, cautioning that renewed conflict could emerge if political gaps remain unresolved. Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, issued the warning during a UN Security Council session on Wednesday.

Reports indicated that Iran has recently mobilised several opposition groups and is expected to increase pressure on Kabul to engage in dialogue with these factions. Tehran is also preparing to host a regional meeting aimed at addressing the escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Iravani noted that Afghanistan’s instability directly affects Iran due to their long shared border and the presence of millions of Afghan migrants living inside the country. According to Iravani, these factors make developments in Afghanistan an immediate security and humanitarian concern for Tehran.

Iravani described practical and meaningful engagement with Afghanistan’s current rulers as a strategic necessity rather than a policy choice. He argued that constructive interaction is essential for managing risks, reducing long-term costs, and preventing future crises.

Despite this, the Iranian envoy expressed strong concern over the deteriorating human rights situation, particularly the continued limitations on women and girls. He said the restrictions on education, employment, and public participation contradict Islamic teachings and basic human dignity.

Calling for urgent action, Iravani urged the authorities in Kabul to lift these restrictions immediately. He stressed that political flexibility is needed to open the path toward broader participation.

He concluded that forming an inclusive and representative government is critical for achieving lasting peace, preventing renewed conflict, avoiding large refugee flows, ensuring security, improving Afghanistan’s economic conditions, and upholding human rights, especially those of women and girls.

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