US–Taliban peace deal and regional powers as potential spoilers: Iran as a case study

There is a broad consensus that the US–Taliban peace deal does not augur and stability in Afghanistan. However, most of experts have ignored role regional powers their interests impact on deal. This paper explores case Iran as potential spoiler exacerbating violence instability It discusses three reasons for Iran’s intervention: Taliban dominating inclusive national unity government or trying to establish an Islamic Emirate through military force Iran-Pakistan clash interests, continued persecution Shias Hazaras by worsening US–Iran relations. highlights various tools especially non-state actors at disposal achieve its political, economic strategic objectives also analyses constraints might limit/inhibit meeting foreign policy security Afghanistan broader region.