Iran has expressed its deep displeasure over a Taliban delegate’s failure to stand during the Iranian national anthem at an event in Tehran

Pakistani and Iranian officials criticize the Taliban diplomats for not standing during the playing of their anthems

The representative of the Taliban at the opening of the 38th International Islamic Unity Conference who did not stand up when the national anthem of the Islamic Republic was played, apologized to the people of Iran by providing explanations.

Diplomatic tensions continue to rise as an Afghan Taliban representative refused to stand for the Iranian national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 38th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.