How Far Has Iran Gone in Probing Former Afghanistan Generals’ Assassinations?

How far has Iran gone in probing the assassinations of former Afghanistan generals in Tehran?

Iran’s foreign ministry broke its silence five days after the killing of two former Afghanistan military officers in Tehran, saying security investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that Iran would respond firmly to any act threatening public security, stressing that protecting residents and visitors remains a top priority.

Without referring to the victims’ military backgrounds, Baghaei said the safety of everyone living in Iran, including refugees, travelers, and foreign nationals, was of paramount importance.

Former Afghanistan police general Ekramuddin Sarea and Mohammad Amin Almas were shot dead on Wednesday evening in Tehran’s Valiasr district, prompting concern among Afghanistan communities and rights groups.

Iranian officials had earlier faced criticism over a prolonged lack of public comment on the second such killing of former Afghanistan military figures inside Iran.

The incident follows a similar assassination nearly four months ago in the city of Mashhad, where Marouf Gholami, a military commander linked to veteran leader Ismail Khan, was killed.

Iran hosts millions of Afghanistan refugees and maintains close diplomatic and political ties with the Taliban, which control Afghanistan and oversee diplomatic missions in Iran.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, though Taliban opponents have accused the group of being behind the targeted killings, allegations the Taliban have not addressed.

Despite earlier promises by Tehran’s governor to announce investigation findings, Iranian authorities have yet to release details, intensifying calls for transparency and accountability.

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