The Taliban controlled the city during a siege in Balkh Province, where an Iranian consulate was also located.
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Updated Aug 8
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What happened
The Taliban controlled the city during a siege in Balkh Province, where an Iranian consulate was also located.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Balkh Province
province of Afghanistan
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Taliban
Afghan islamist organization
Related events
- The Taliban's historical rise to power, including taking control of Kabul and imposing strict Islamic law on Afghanistan.
- The Taliban captured power in Kabul on June 6, 2026.
- The Taliban's command structure is reported to span both Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the group has threatened Kandahar city.
- The Taliban is accused of harboring TTP leadership and fighters, coinciding with Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan.
- A blast occurred in Dera Ismail Khan, a district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Taliban claimed responsibility.