Afghan Daily: 'If A War Were To Break Out Between The United States And Iran, It Can Be Predicted That Afghans Would Support The People Of Iran'
The Dari-language article, titled "Will Afghans Support Iran Or America?" argued that although there no likelihood of war, Afghans have strong ties to Iran due to shared history, culture, and social connections, and therefore will stand by Iran.
Following are excerpts from the article, as translated from Dari:
"A War Between The United States And Iran May Remind Afghans Of The Positive Historical Relations And Past Alliances, Prompting Them To Support Iran"
"These days, talk of a possible war between Iran and the United States is everywhere.
Although I consider the occurrence of such a war unlikely for various reasons, if a war were to break out between the United States and Iran, it can be predicted that Afghans would support the people of Iran.
"This support would stem from cultural, historical, and social reasons rooted in the deep ties between the two nations.
"In this article, we will point out four main factors that lead to this support.
"1. Historical Commonalities
"Afghanistan and Iran have long shared a common history rooted in ancient empires and the region's rich cultures. This shared history has created human and cultural bonds between the peoples of the two countries. As a result, a war between the United States and Iran may remind Afghans of the positive historical relations and past alliances, prompting them to support Iran.
"2. Cultural Commonalities
"Shared culture and customs are another important reason for Afghans' support of Iran. The Persian language, which is widely spoken in both countries, serves as a strong communicative bridge between the people of Iran and Afghanistan. In addition to language, many traditions, customs, and cultural values are common between the two countries, which further strengthen the closeness between the people of Afghanistan and Iran."
"Many Afghans Live In Iran And Participate In The Host Country's Economic, Social, And Cultural Activities – These Close Ties Lead Afghans To Feel A Sense Of Responsibility And Support For Iran In The Event Of A War Between The United States And Iran"
"3. Neighborhood
"Afghanistan and Iran are two neighboring countries that share close geographical relations. This neighborhood results in deeper and stronger human, economic, and social ties between the people of the two countries. Therefore, in times of crisis or war, the people of Afghanistan may feel a sense of responsibility to support their neighbors.
"4. The Presence of Several Million Afghan Migrants in Iran
"Iran has hosted millions of Afghan migrants over the past years. This large migrant presence has created strong human and social connections between the people of the two countries. Many Afghans live in Iran and participate in the host country's economic, social, and cultural activities. These close ties lead Afghans to feel a sense of responsibility and support for Iran in the event of a war between the United States and Iran.
"As a result, these four important factors demonstrate the reasons why Afghans would support the people of Iran in the event of a war with the United States. Historical and cultural ties, neighborhood, and the presence of Afghan migrants in Iran are all influential factors that could lead to solidarity and support from the Afghan people toward Iran in times of crisis."
Source: Revayataf.com (Afghanistan), April 7, 2025.
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