Iran has expressed its deep displeasure over a Taliban delegate’s failure to stand during the Iranian national anthem at an event in Tehran

Diplomatic tensions continue to rise as an Afghan Taliban representative refused to stand for the Iranian national anthem during the opening ceremony of the 38th International Islamic Unity Conference in Tehran.

Pakistani and Iranian officials criticize the Taliban diplomats for not standing during the playing of their anthems

Officials say that Pakistan has complained to Kabul after an Afghan diplomat failed to stand up when the Pakistani national anthem was played during an event in the country's northwest