Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed there is no official plan for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan, calling his recent remarks a personal gesture of goodwill.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei announced Monday that there are no official plans for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan at this time.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Baghaei clarified that Pezeshkian’s recent comments about visiting Kabul were “a personal expression of goodwill,” not part of any scheduled trip.
The clarification comes after the Iranian president told Foreign Ministry officials on Sunday that he was “ready to travel to Kabul” to open a new chapter in bilateral relations.
The Iranian Embassy in Kabul also shared Pezeshkian’s statement on its X (formerly Twitter) account, sparking speculation about whether Tehran might move toward recognizing the Taliban government.
Baghaei, however, stated that while Iran respects Russia’s recent decision to recognize the Taliban, “Tehran has not made any decision on the matter yet.”
Diplomatic observers say the clarification reflects Iran’s cautious stance as it balances outreach to Afghanistan with regional sensitivities and international expectations.
Analysts add that any eventual visit by Pezeshkian — if planned — would carry major implications for Afghanistan’s diplomatic standing and Tehran’s broader foreign policy in the region.
