"The Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to provide any assistance necessary to facilitate dialogue and to enhance understanding and cooperation between the two countries," Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X.

Later on Friday, his ministry urged the "two sides to respect each other's territorial integrity and national sovereignty and to refrain from any action that could escalate tensions and conflict".

Iran, which shares borders with both Pakistan and Afghanistan, has maintained close ties with Pakistan and has also engaged with the Taliban authorities, though it has not formally recognised their rule.

During a previous round of hostilities between Afghanistan and Pakistan in October, Iran had offered to mediate between them.