Afghanistan

US not want good for Afghanistan: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs said that the White House does not want anything good for Afghanistan, stating that the country must rely on the Constitution and unity of Afghan groups.

Dogharoon Customs cheif:

200 lorries cross Dogharoon each day into Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Director general of Dogaroon Border Customs Office said Thursday that more than 200 lorries are exporting Iranian commodities each day into neighboring Afghanistan as the crossing resumes work after the huge fire.

57 Taliban members killed in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Afghan Defense Ministry announced that 57 Taliban members were killed and several others wounded in Kandahar, Faryab and Kapisa provinces in the past 24 hours.

Afghan Peace Talks reviewed by Iranian, Afghan envoys

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan to Pakistan discussed the friendly relations between Tehran and Kabul and the latest developments over the Afghan peace talks.

Iran condemns terrorist attacks in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian embassy in Kabul condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Afghanistan, underlining that resorting to terrorism undermines the legitimacy of those who commit such crimes.

At least 2 killed, 5 wounded in Kabul blast (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – At least two people were killed and five more were wounded in a roadside bomb blast in Kabul on Sunday afternoon, police said.

1 killed, 14 wounded in Afghanistan's Helmand blast

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – One person was killed and 14 more were wounded in a blast that hit a car in Lashkargah city, capital of Helmand province, on Sunday morning, said hospital officials.

Iran, Afghanistan border reopened after a hiatus

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – An Afghan official said that the Islam Qala Customs at the Iranian-Afghan border has resumed operation a few days after a massive fire broke out in the customs

Two people killed in Kabul explosions: Police

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Kabul witnessed two explosions in less than 30 minutes on Saturday morning in which two people were killed and two more were wounded, police said.

Trade resumes at Dogharoon gate between Iran, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that trade has resumed at the Dogharoon border crossing between Iran and Afghanistan after a halt due to huge fire.

Iran, Afghanistan stress building joint science associations

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's deputy education minister has met with the head of the Academy of Sciences of Afghanistan (ASA) in Tehran to discuss future cooperation.

Iran, Afghanistan hold political consultation meeting

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Afghanistan held a video conference meeting on Tuesday to discuss issues of mutual interest.

Bomb blast leaves 2 injured in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Afghan media reported that two people have been injured in an explosion in Kabul on Tuesday.

Afghan security forces free 42 hostages held by Taliban

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Afghan Special Forces released 42 persons who were taken hostage by Taliban during a night operation.

65 media activists killed in Afghanistan in last 3 yrs.: UN

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan in a report announced that sixty-five human rights and media employees have been killed in Afghanistan since 2018 up to Jan. 2021.

Bomb blast kills 7 police forces in Afghanistan’s Faryab

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Seven Afghan police forces were killed in a car bomb in the northern province of Faryab on Tuesday.

80 Taliban members were killed in 7 Afghanistan's provinces

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Afghan Ministry of Defense announced that 80 Taliban members were killed and several others were wounded in clashes with government forces in 7 provinces in the past 24 hours.

Iran has won as a power in West Asia: Leader’s advisor

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that Iran has succeeded as a power in West Asia, and a clear sign of that in the near future is the withdrawal of the US terrorist army from the region.

Pakistan to confer on Afghanistan with US, regional countries

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Some news sources say that Pakistan is in contact with the Biden government, as well as countries in the region, including China, Russia and Iran, to reach a consensus on the situation in Afghanistan.

Bomb blast leaves 1 dead, 1 injured in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – One person has been killed and another injured in an explosion in the central province of Uruzgan in Afghanistan.

Taliban denies reports over death of 'Taliban leader'

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – A senior Taliban member denied the controversial news over the death of Taliban leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhunzada in an explosion in Quetta of Pakistan.

Afghan VP hails Iran’s immediate help after tanker blast

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh expressed gratitude to the Islamic Republic of Iran for its immediate assistance after a massive blast and subsequent fire occurred at a customs post in the shared border areas on Saturday.

Iran to aid Afghanistan following explosion in border area

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has adopted necessary measures to assist the injured people following the massive blast in a border crossing in Afghanistan.

FM assistant:

Iran to help curb huge fire in Afghanistan with 'all might'

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister has reacted to a catastrophic blast in a border crossing in Afghanistan, saying all-out help should be sent to handle the situation.

Explosion hits Iran-Afghanistan border (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A huge explosion rocked Islam Qala crossing in the western Herat province of Afghanistan, near the border with Iran, on Saturday.

153 Taliban members killed in past 24h: Afghan MoD

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defense says the country’s army has killed more than 150 members of the Taliban in the past 24 hours.

Seven security forces wounded in Kandahar car bomb blast

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Seven security forces have been wounded in a car bomb explosion in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan.