Afghanistan

Iran, Spain FMs discuss ties, Afghanistan, Iran-EU relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian met with his Spanish counterpart José Manuel Albares on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday to discuss Iran's ties with Europe, Afghanistan and bilateral ties.

2 Taliban members killed in blast, shooting in Jalalabad

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Two Taliban members were killed in an explosion and shooting incident in the Afghan city of Jalalabad on Wednesday.

Iran, India FMs discuss ties, Afghanistan in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on sidelines of UN General Assembly on Tue. to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

China, India, Iran membership in SCO promising good future

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Major General Bagheri stressed that the presence of China, India, Iran, and other countries in the SCO will bring good things in the future.

Iran, Russia, China, Pakistan to discuss on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that Russia will soon discuss Afghanistan with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pakistan and China in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe.

US, British FMs discuss Iran, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The US and British foreign ministers discussed various issues, including Iran and Afghanistan, during a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Several dead as blasts rock Jalalabad, Kabul

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – According to the latest reports, at least seven people have been killed and some 30 wounded in a series of blasts in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad and the country’s capital, Kabul.

Iran stresses need for more active UNHCR role in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's hosting of millions of refugees, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian emphasized the need for a more active UNHCR role to address the critical humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Top military aide to Leader:

US has to escape from Syria, PG after Afghanistan experience

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said Monday that the Americans have to flee Syria and Persian Gulf region as soon as possible after their humiliating experience in Afghanistan.

Efforts underway to resume intl. commercial flights in Kabul

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Efforts are underway to solve all technical difficulties before international commercial flights resume in Kabul International Airport, airport director Abdul Hadi Hamadani said on Monday.

ISIL claims responsibility for Afghanistan bombings

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group claimed responsibility for Saturday's and Sunday's bombings in Afghanistan in a statement.

New blast in Afghanistan's Jalalabad kills 2: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Two Afghan civilians died as a result of an explosion at a bus station in the eastern city of Jalalabad in Nangarhar Province on Sunday morning, media reports cited eyewitnesses as saying on Sunday.

UNICEF says Afghan girls must not be left out

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – UNICEF welcomed the news that secondary schools in Afghanistan have been opened after closing down for months due to COVID-19.

Raeisi after Tajikistan visit:

Iran's membership in SCO "diplomatic success"

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that the three-day visit to Tajikistan was highly fruitful, adding, "Access to the resources and economic infrastructure of SCO member states is a valuable opportunity for Iran."

'US left Afghanistan in disgrace'

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian defense minister said on Saturday that the United States left Afghanistan in disgrace.

Bombings in Afghanistan's Nangarhar kill 3, wound 20

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – A series of bomb blasts in Nangarhar province in eastern Afghanistan killed three and injured 20 more on Saturday.

Iran, Tajikistan FMs stress inclusive gov. in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Tajikistan stressed the need for a fully inclusive government in Afghanistan that represents all ethnic groups in the country and the need for humanitarian assistance to Afghans.

Iran emphasizes expansion of all-out ties with Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Friday on Fri. and stressed the need for all-out relations between Moscow and Tehran.

Iran, Russia, Pakistan reach good agreement on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Referring to the quadrilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, China and Pakistan, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that good agreements were made and a statement will be issued in a few hours.

Tehran to host Afghanistan Neighbors' Meeting in Oct.

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Organizing Afghanistan Neighbors’ Meeting in Tehran was highly welcomed by foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Russian, China and Pakistan on the sidelines of 21st Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit.

Pres. Raeisi:

Iran to back formation of inclusive govt. in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that Islamic Republic of Iran will support formation of inclusive government in Afghanistan with the participation of all political and ethnic groups.

Imran Khan, Raeisi confer on forming inclusive Afghan govt.

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Forming an inclusive government and preventing foreign interference is the key to solving Afghanistan's problems, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said in his meeting with the Prime minister of Pakistan.

Iran envoy:

US blatantly violating human rights in sanctioned countries

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and Permanent Representative at the UN Office in Geneva Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh blasted the US for continuing its oppressive sanctioning policy against the developing countries.

Taliban acting FM says US violated Doha agreement

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The acting foreign minister Taliban government in Afghanistan said on Tuesday that the United States violated the Doha agreement, adding the group seeks good relations with all countries in the world.

Tajikistan summons US ambassador

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Tajikistan has taken strong exception to US President Joe Biden's remarks on the 9/11 attacks anniversary.

Raiesi to meet Putin in SCO summit in Tajikistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi will meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Summit in Tajikistan.

MP:

US presence in Afghanistan cause of terrorism, insecurity

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said that the US forces presence in Iraq and Afghanistan has led to the growth of terrorism, insecurity and the continuing crisis in these countries.

Amir-Abdollahian:

US policies key reason for current instability in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Addressing a virtual meeting on Afghanistan, Amir-Abdollahian said that a key reason for the current instability, insecurity and dire situation in Afghanistan is the policies of trial and error of the US.