Iran rejects claim of transfer of 19 tons of explosives to Afghan Nemroz Prov.
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Kabul, Oct 8, IRNA – Iran's Embassy to Kabul on Friday dismissed reports that 19 tons of explosives were transferred to Nemroz Province customs office southwest of Afghanistan through Iran.
'Such reports are non-technical and hostile,' read a statement issued by the Embassy.
The statement said early studies and testimony of one of the Nemroz officials reveal that the consignment contained explosives due to be used in a celebration.
It said the container carried transit packages loaded in China by the Chinese traders and destined to Afghanistan.
While regretting release of such false and suspicious reports, which only aim to distort public opinion and harm Iran-Afghanistan ties, Iranian Embassy called for taking legal actions against the culprits.
Afghan foreign ministry spokesman Amad Taher Faqiri told reporters on Thursday that no evidence is at hand that Iran had a role in the incident and the issue is under scrutiny.
Head of the Security Command Department of Nemroz Police Mohammad Moussa Rasouli said on Wednesday that the consignment, nabbed by the customs officials, bore seals of made China.
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