Iran denies support for Afghan Taliban

Tehran Aug 9 (IANS) Iran dismissed as "bizarre" the allegations by a Saudi diplomat in Kabul about Tehran s alleged links to Taliban militants and armed groups inside Afghanistan Press TV reported on Tuesday.

Iranian embassy in Kabul said the allegations by Mishari al-Harbi the Saudi charge d affaires in Kabul are "baseless and groundless " according to its statement.

The remarks by the Saudi official were also described as "unprofessional and divisive".

Tehran reiterates in the statement its principal policy in supporting Afghanistan s peace and stability and said it still believes that the war-ravaged country should turn into a place for constructive interaction among states.

The Saudi diplomat had recently accused Iran of supporting the Taliban militants in Afghanistan.

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