Afghanistan, June 12 -- Iranian authorities in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi have warned Afghan refugees against organizing protests or sit-ins without official authorization, saying unauthorized gatherings could lead to legal consequences.

The General Directorate for Foreign Nationals and Immigrants Affairs in Khorasan Razavi said on Friday that any public gathering by foreign nationals must comply with Iranian laws and receive prior approval from relevant authorities. The agency added that calls for protests or demonstrations without official permits would be considered illegal and subject to legal action.

The warning came after calls circulated on social media over the past two days urging Afghans in the city of Mashhad ...