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CLASH REPORTED ON IRANIAN-AFGHAN BORDER Iranian troops are reported to have clashed with forces from Afghanistan's ruling Taleban movement on the border between the two countries.
According to Iranian TV, the Taleban troops opened fire with light and heavy weapons early this morning.
The report said Iranian troops returned fire, forcing a Taleban retreat. The Taleban has denied a clash took place.
Some 200,000 Iranian troops are posted on the border following recent tension.
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