By Abdullah Achakzai
Hayatullah Hayat, the governor of Helmand, on Sunday said that the Pakistani military and Iran are behind the war in the southern province
One of the reasons for the prolonged war in Helmand is because of military interference by the Pakistani and Iranian military, said Hayat, adding these two countries are involved in mobilizing insurgents in Helmand.
Hayat made the remarks during a press conference on Sunday and said government has ordered an investigation to determine the presence of foreigners in the Helmand conflict.
“There is some information which indicates that some Iranians and Pakistanis have visited the warfronts and met with the Taliban commanders in Garmsir district and provided necessary advice to the Taliban,” said Hayat.
In addition, Helmand provincial council said the insurgents are not capable of waging a long war in Helmand without foreign backers.
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