TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Calling for immediate de-escalation in Afghanistan, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that destructive policies of the US have had lingering consequences in the region.

Referring to the latest developments in Afghanistan, Saeed Khatibzadeh in a tweet on Tuesday wrote, "Closely following alarming developments in #Afghanistan."

"Iran calls for immediate deescalation, respect for rule of law, & inclusive dialogue," he added.

"Destructive policies of the US have had lingering consequences in our region & now its utterly irresponsible conduct is taking a toll," the Iranian diplomat noted.

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