18 March 2026
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Unverified online claims allege Taliban restrictions on Shia mourning and anti-Iran rhetoric

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A set of unverified announcements, including one attributed to , claim that the Taliban in Afghanistan have banned Afghan Shia Muslims from publicly mourning Ali Khamenei in streets. The posts further assert that Taliban top leaders are openly calling for jihad against Iran, labeling the Islamic Republic as infidel and disrespecting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. There is no confirmed reporting from Taliban spokespeople, Afghan authorities, or Iranian officials to corroborate these allegations. Given the high stakes and potential for propaganda in regional tensions, readers should treat these claims with caution and await credible reporting from independent outlets before drawing conclusions.

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Meera Reddy is a former national-level cricketer turned sports journalist. She covers international cricket, Olympics, and major sporting events, bringing insider perspective to Global Sport News coverage.

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