Shahabuddin Delawar, Director General of the Afghan Red Crescent Society, said during a visit to Samangan while distributing cash assistance of 10,500 AFN to 300 earthquake-affected families in the Feroz Nakhchir district of the province: “We share in your sorrow and hardship.”

Delawar added that 10,500 AFN will also be distributed to 200 families in the Hazrat Sultan district of the province.

He stated that 50,000 AFN will be distributed by the Red Crescent to the families of the martyrs as well.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi held a phone call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional and international developments, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

During the conversation, Araqchi highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, stressing the need for expanded consultations to help safeguard regional peace and stability. He also reiterated Tehran’s readiness to assist in facilitating dialogue.

Fidan, emphasizing that regional peace and stability are closely interconnected, called for collective efforts by all countries to protect stability across the region.

Ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan have remained strained in recent years. Around one month ago, clashes between the two neighbours left dozens dead, further heightening concerns over regional security.

Iranian media reported that at least 13 people were killed and 7 others were injured after two vehicles carrying Afghan migrants overturned in the city of Khash in Sistan and Baluchestan province.

According to IRAF, the migrants had entered Iran illegally and the vehicles carrying them overturned due to high speed.