Iranian, Afghan Forces Clash At Border
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Afghan police clashed with Iranian forces at the southwestern border between the two countries, leaving one civilian dead and two Iranian officers wounded, officials said Sunday.
The incident in the village of Pul-e-Abreshum in Nimroz province happened Saturday after an Iranian patrol entered Afghanistan, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.
Afghan police dispatched a unit to the village and a gunbattle ensued. A teacher from the village was killed during the firefight, said provincial police chief Gen. Ayub Badakhshi.
Two Iranian officers were wounded, the statement said.
The long and porous border between the two countries is used by smugglers to traffic drugs into Iran. Many Afghans also cross illegally into Iran from the area. Border clashes are common.
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Seems the Afghan police need more in-depth training … “One shot, one kill” …
April 20th, 2008 at 7:13 amWe best hold strong on the gains made in Iraq and the ’stan if we hope not to have to invade iran.
NATO? still want to be relevant?
April 20th, 2008 at 8:57 amKeep ‘em out Afghanis. Shoot to kill next time.
April 20th, 2008 at 12:21 pmNice job Afghanis. Don’t let the apostates intimidate you. If they cross your border kill them.
April 20th, 2008 at 12:39 pm