Iran has expressed readiness to mediate between the Taliban and Pakistan to help ease tensions following recent border clashes, according to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees.

Mohammad Reza Bahrami, Director General for South Asia at Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conveyed Tehran’s offer during a meeting with Abdul Kabir, the Taliban’s Minister for Refugees, on Friday.

Bahrami voiced concern over the escalating conflict and said Iran was prepared to assist in resolving disputes between the two sides if the Taliban agreed. The ministry’s statement said the officials also discussed broader regional issues.

Iran’s offer comes as Qatar has formally invited senior representatives from both parties to Doha for talks aimed at deescalation.

The Iranian diplomat praised the Taliban’s approach toward Tehran and said a high-level Iranian delegation would soon visit Kabul, though he did not specify who would be included in the delegation.