Afghanistan

Iran calls for international engagement with Afghan officials

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Chargé d’Affaires of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN Gholamhossein Darzi says that international engagement with Afghan officials remains essential for advancing stability in the country.

Taliban to not allow use of Afghan soil against anyone

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Spokesperson for the Taliban Hamdullah Fitrat has said that Taliban will not allow anyone to use Afghan soil against another country.

Afghanistan joins SputnikPro

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – On July 23, the first session of the international educational project SputnikPro took place in Kabul.

Pakistan says it intercepted four drones launched from Afghan

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Pakistan’s military said on Wednesday it had intercepted and destroyed four drones launched from Afghanistan into the southwestern province of Balochistan.

Iran, Afghanistan target $10bn in trade by 2029

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran and Afghanistan are targeting $10 billion in annual bilateral trade within three years, an Iranian trade official said Monday.

Pakistani strikes kill dozens in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Pakistan launched airstrikes and sent ground troops into Afghan provinces along its border on Sunday, killing dozens, officials say.

5 killed in rain-related incidents in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – At least five people have been confirmed dead in a fresh wave of rain-related disasters in Afghanistan over the past 48 hours, the country's National Disaster Management Authority said on Saturday.

Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan kill at least 13

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – At least 13 people were killed, including 11 children, ‌after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday.

Iran urges unconditional release of Afghanistan frozen assets

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called for sustained international engagement with Afghanistan de factor officials, increased humanitarian support, and the unconditional release of Afghanistan frozen assets.

Mobarakeh steel ready to join Afghanistan mining projects

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – At the joint Iran-Afghanistan summit, emphasis was placed on the development of rail corridors, joint mining investments, and cooperation in the transfer of technical know-how.

Iran, Afghanistan FMs discuss ties and regional developments

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Afghanistan's Amir Khan Muttaqi held a phone call Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest regional situation.

Floods affect more than 73k people across Afghanistan: UN

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – More than 73,000 people have been affected by recent flash floods across 31 provinces in Afghanistan over the past 12 days, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said.

Ghalibaf receives Pakistani army chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has received for a meeting A Pakistani delegation headed by the Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Iranian trucks can enter Afghanistan visa-free

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iranian trucks can now enter Afghanistan without visas or entry fees under a new arrangement announced by trade officials.

Head of Afghan govt. condoles Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Head of Afghan Government Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund has expressed his condolences over the martyrdom of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

In 11-month period:

Trade exchange from Iran to Afghanistan via rail surge 17fold

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – An official at the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) has said that trade exchanges between Iran and Afghanistan via rail registered a 17-fold growth in the first 11 months of the current Iranian calendar year (Mar. 21).

Araghchi says ready to facilitate Afghanistan-Pakistan talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has urged Afghanistan and Pakistan to resolve their differences through dialogue and good neighbourly principles, expressing Iran's readiness to facilitate peace talks between them.

Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Afghanistan's Taliban has launched attacks againt Pakistani military positions along the border in response to Pakistani air strikes last week, Taliban authorities said, as Pakistan said its forces had responded.

Clashes erupt between Afghan, Pakistani forces along border

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Local media in Afghanistan have reported that clashes broke out on Tuesday afternoon between Afghan and Pakistani forces in the border areas, and the fighting was still ongoing.

5.4-magnitude quake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border Region at 11:12 GMT on Wednesday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.

Taliban summon Pakistani ambassador over airstrikes

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Taliban’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that it had summoned Pakistan’s ambassador in Kabul to protest overnight Pakistani airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan, escalating tensions between the two sides.

Kabul says will respond to Pakistan attacks 'at right time'

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Afghanistan’s Taliban-led interim government has warned it will respond “at an appropriate time” to recent Pakistani airstrikes.

Dozens killed, injured in Pakistan attack on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Tens of people were killed and wounded following an airstrike launched by Pakistan on Afghanistan.

5.8-magnitude earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – A strong earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan on Friday, AFP journalists in the capital Kabul and Nangarhar province said.

Iran beat Afghanistan in 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The national Iranian men's futsal team defeated on Sunday the national team of Afghanistan in the 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup.

Iran beat Malaysia at 2026 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s title defense started with a 4-1 win against Malaysia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 Group D tie on Wednesday.