Taliban face backlash for 'disrespecting' host nations' anthems

In this screenshot of a Sept. 19, 2024, post on X by Iran International English, Taliban deputy minister Azizurrahman Mansour remains seated during the host country's anthem at the International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran, Iran.

Pakistan and Iran have sharply criticized diplomats from the de facto Taliban government in neighboring Afghanistan for showing “disrespect” to their national anthems in breach of diplomatic norms.