Afghanistan: Afghanistan calls on Iran to stop execution of Afghan nationals --- Officials in the ministry of foreign affairs of Afghanistan said Monday that the government of Afghanistan has conveyed its objection and serious concerns regarding the execution of Afghan refugees to the Iranian government. -- Foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmad Shekib Mostaghni said that the government of Iran continuous to execute Afghan refugees despite an agreement between the two nations which would prevent the execution of Afghans in Iran. -- Mostaghni said the government of Afghanistan has continuously urged Iran not execute Afghans. -- He said the government of Iran has agreed to stop the execution of 50 Afghan prisoners based on the agreement reached between the two nations. -- According to Mostaghni, around 3000 Afghans are serving in Iranian jails however the exact number of prisoners who are facing death penalty is not known. -- This comes as local authorities in northeastern Takhar province of Afghanistan said at least six Afghan nationals including a number of Takhar residents were hanged in Iran, however Mostaghni said four Afghans were executed.