“As a result of IEA officials’ continuous communications with the Islamic Republic of Iran, military equipment taken to Iran during the collapse of the previous administration including weaponry, humvees, ranger, fire trucks & other vehicles were returned to the Afghan government,” Afghan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi said.

“This positive step by the Islamic Republic of Iran will further strengthen relations between the two countries,” he added.

As a result of IEA officials’ continuous communications with the Islamic Republic of Iran, military equipment taken to Iran during collapse of the previous administration including weaponry, humvees, ranger, fire trucks & other vehicles were returned to the Afghan government. pic.twitter.com/MVbssXge0R

— Abdul Qahar Balkhi (@QaharBalkhi) June 8, 2022

In 2021, security forces under the Ashraf Ghani-led government fled to Iran, taking with them large numbers of weapons and vehicles, as the Taliban forces proceeded to conquer Afghanistan’s western provinces.

The weapons and vehicle were then confiscated by the Iranian authorities. (ILKHA)