Afghanistan, April 19 -- Iran has officially transferred 199 Afghan prisoners to the Taliban at Silk Bridge, with plans to repatriate hundreds more soon.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has transferred 199 Afghan prisoners to Taliban authorities at the Silk Bridge border crossing in Nimroz province, Taliban officials confirmed on Friday.
The move is part of a broader agreement between Tehran and the Taliban administration aimed at repatriating Afghan nationals held in Iranian prisons.
According to Ahmad Yousuf Mastari, head of the Taliban's prison administration, the transfer follows high-level discussions with Iranian officials. "The process of returning Afghan inmates has begun. These individuals will complete the remainder of their priso...