Iranian embassy in Kabul explains attack on embassy staff

According to the statement, the staff member of the consular section of the Iranian embassy was in downtown Kabul for shopping when his car was attacked by armed thieves, IRNA reported. 

The burglars aimed to steal the car but the Iranian embassy staff member resisted their demand, the statement added.

It said that he immediately left the scene but the attackers started shooting at the car.

The embassy staff member was not seriously injured and is in good health, the statement added.