Afghanistan

Ghani urges Iran, Pakistan to be more active in Afghan peace

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani called for a more active role of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan in the process of lasting peace and stability in Afghaninstan.

Zairf hails bilateral talks with world officials in Antalya

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Referring to his attendance at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum, Foreign Minister Zarif hailed fruitful bilateral talks with officials of Afghanistan, Croatia, Iraq, Kuwait, Pakistan, Poland, Tajikistan, Turkey and Venezuela.

Taliban says committed to Doha deal on intra-Afghan talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The Taliban said in a statement on Sunday that they are committed to the intra-Afghan peace talks, stressing a “genuine Islamic system” is the best solution for the problems in Afghanistan.

Zarif, Atmar, Cavusoglu stress joint coop. in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – In a trilateral meeting, the foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan emphasized the active participation of the three countries in the Afghan peace process and the fight against terrorism in the region.

FMs of Iran, Turkey & Afghanistan start meeting in Antalya

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The first trilateral meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan began in Antalya.

World leaders congratulate Iran's President-elect Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Many political leaders and prominent figures in the region and the world in separate messages congratulated Iran's President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi for his victory in the 13th presidential election.

Iran finishes runner-up at CAFA junior C’ship

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s U19 football team finished in second place at the CAFA Junior Championship on Thursday.

Renegotiation of JCPOA not to be possible: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – In his meeting with EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell in Turkey’s Antalya, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed the need to lift US sanctions and the impossibility of renegotiating the JCPOA.

Zarif, Borrell hold talks in Antalya

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in Antalya, Turkey.

Afghan security forces ensure security of country: Kabul

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Deputy spokesman of the Afghan president said Wed. that ensuring the security of Afghanistan is the responsibility of Afghan security and defense forces, rejecting Turkish president calls for staying in the country.

100 Taliban members, 90 soldiers killed in Afghanistan in 24h

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – A number of 100 Taliban members and 90 Afghan government soldiers were killed in the past 24 hours as a result of clashes in 80 Afghan cities.

Iran, Afghanistan discuss expansion of educational ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iranian minister of education and Aghanistan deputy minister of literacy conferred on the development of educational ties

Khanabad district in Kunduz's province falls to Taliban

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Khanabad district in Kunduz province of Afghanistan has fallen to Taliban control after fierce clashes between the Afghan security forces and the group.

An explosion hits Afghan capital of Kabul

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Afghan media have now reported that an explosion took place in Eighth Security District of Afghan capital Kabul on Sunday.

ISIL claims responsibility for Saturday's Kabul blasts

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group claimed responsibility for yesterday's bombings in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, in which several people were killed and wounded.

5 killed in two consecutive blasts in Kabul

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Two blasts targeted two minivans carrying civilians in two areas in the west of Kabul on Saturday afternoon, the Ministry of Interior Affairs said.

Taliban opposes any presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – In reaction to reports of some foreign troops seeking to stay in Afghanistan to ensure the security of airports and diplomatic missions, the Taliban said it opposes any foreign troops presence.

Embassies in Kabul reportedly to be closed

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A US State Department spokesman announced the possibility of closing foreign embassies due to the lack of security at Kabul airport.

Taliban urges Turkey to pull troops out from Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Taliban spokesman said on Thursday called for Turkey to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan under the 2020 deal for the pullout of US forces.

Bomb blast in Afghanistan's Baghlan kills, injures 16

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – A car bomb blast at an Afghan army base has left at least 16 killed and injured.

An Afghan religious scholar assassinated in Herat prov.

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – ‘Sayed Salahuddin’ one of Afghanistan’s religious scholars, was assassinated by unknown gunmen on Wednesday in Herat.

Taliban, Afghan government resume intra-Afgan talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Representatives of the Taliban and Afghan government resumed intra-Afghan negotiations in the Qatari capital, Doha on Tuesday.

Iran ready to facilitate peace in Yemen, Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed Iran’s readiness to facilitate dialogue in Yemen and Afghanistan aimed at achieving peace.

Taliban takes control of Jawand city in Afghanistan' Baghdis

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Afghan media reports on the seizure of ‘Jawand’ city in Afghanistan’s Badghis province by Taliban in the third similar incident today after Faryab and Ghazni provinces.

Zarif stresses Iran's support for intra-Afghan talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues Jean Arnault.

Turkey offers to run Kabul airport after NATO withdrawal

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Turkey has offered to guard and run Kabul’s airport after the United States and other NATO forces withdraw from Afghanistan.

Iran, Afghanistan discuss bilateral ties, latest developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Afghanistan explored avenues for enhancing bilateral ties and discussed latest developments in Peace Process in Afghanistan and issues of mutual interests.

Iran's power export to Afghanistan disconnected: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Afghan officials say electricity imported to the country from Iran has been cut due to an explosion in an electricity tower.

Pentagon:

US pursuing basing agreements with Afghanistan’s neighbors

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The United States is pursuing basing options with Afghanistan’s neighbors after US troops withdraw from that country but there is nothing to announce at present, a Defense Department spokesperson said.

Iran:

Afghan people's achievements should be protected

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian Fard met and held talks with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres' Personal Envoy on Afghanistan and Regional Issues Jean Arnault.