The Taliban has vehemently rejected a claim made by Iran's foreign minister that leaders of the ISIS armed group have been sent to Afghanistan. In a statement released by the Taliban-led Foreign Ministry, it stated that they reject Iran's claim that ISIS commanders have relocated from Iraq, Syria, and Libya to Afghanistan.

The Taliban clarified that they have been engaged in significant combat against ISIS both during and after the occupation, reducing the group's ability to cause destruction. The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan has also requested more information from Iran, urging them to share any intelligence they have on the movement of ISIS to Afghanistan.

Iran has been claiming that ISIS leaders are hiding in Afghanistan and other Arab nations. Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, stated in an interview that leaders of ISIS and trained forces have moved from Iraq, Syria, and parts of Libya to Afghanistan in recent months.

However, the Taliban-led Afghanistan has rejected these claims, emphasizing that Afghanistan does not share a border with any of the named Arab nations. The Taliban-led Foreign Minister criticized Iran, stating that it is better for countries to fulfill their international obligations in securing their borders rather than shifting the responsibility onto others.

They emphasized that the Taliban government will not allow anyone to threaten Afghanistan's national security or use their territory against others. The Taliban is facing a significant challenge from one of ISIS' affiliates, the Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP).

ISKP has been responsible for several attacks, targeting not only foreigners but also members of the minority Hazara community in an attempt to undermine the Taliban government. The armed group has also carried out attacks against Taliban administration officials.

In response, the Taliban has launched a crackdown on ISKP, conducting raids on their hideouts in various provinces. It is important for Iran and Afghanistan to focus on establishing good economic, political, and social relations between the two neighboring nations rather than indulging in allegations and counter-claims.

The Taliban-led government urges Iranian authorities to prioritize constructive engagement and cooperation. Amidst the allegations, the Taliban-appointed Governor of Kabul, Mohammad Qassim Khalid, has accused the United States of being behind ISIS, labeling the group as an American phenomenon.