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flag Afghanistan’s Japan embassy to close Jan 2026; Iran starts biometric checks for Afghans at border.

flag Afghanistan’s embassy in Japan will suspend operations starting January 2026, according to Khaama Press, a news outlet based in Afghanistan. flag The report, issued on December 26, 2025, did not explain the reasons for the closure or indicate plans for reopening. flag On the same day, Iran began implementing biometric screening, including fingerprint and facial recognition, for Afghan nationals crossing its border, aiming to improve border security amid regional instability. flag No official statements from Iranian authorities were cited.

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