They argue that, nearly four years since the Taliban returned to power, the group has made no effort to gain.

Several recently deported Afghans interviewed at the border described chaotic and humiliating treatment. Some alleged that Iranian police tore up.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban spokesman, said in a statement that Taliban authorities had investigated the case at the request of.

The blackout comes amid growing tensions in the remote northeastern district, where residents have staged demonstrations against the Taliban’s counternarcotics.