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Iran cosmetic export to 21 countries hit $10mn in 5 month

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) –The Spokesman of the Iranian Customs Administration said that in the first 5 months of the current year ending on Sep. 21, Iran has exported 13,765 tons of beauty and health products worth more than $10 million to 21 countries.

Diplomat raps US accusations on Iran’s role in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister's special envoy for Afghanistan has slammed his American counterpart’s “untrue and irresponsible” remarks on the Islamic Republic’s role in Afghanistan.

Iran urges expansion of Afghan electrify infrastructure ties

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran's deputy energy minister Homayoun Ha'eri has called for support of the Afghanistan economy ministry for accelerating the development of relations between the two countries in the electrify infrastructure sector.

Iran-Afghanistan joint trade exhibition kicks off in Kabul

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Iran-Afghanistan joint trade exhibition kicked off today in Kabul with the participation of representatives of a large number of Iranian and Afghan companies.

Kabul to host largest Iran's energy exhibition: TPOI chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) –The first exhibition of Iran's technical and engineering services in the field of water, electricity and energy will be inaugurated in Afghanistan's capital today, said an official in Ministry of Industry, mine and trade.

Energy ministry delegation to embark for Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – A delegation from the Iranian ministry of energy will leave for Afghanistan on Sunday to develop mutual relations and discuss joint ventures in electricity sector.

At least 20 Afghan armies killed In Nangarhar battles

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – At least 20 security forces were killed and 15 others were wounded in Taliban attacks in the province, local officials said on Thursday.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The following are Iran’s developments in the past 24 hours.

Iran urges termination of foreign interference in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan underlined the significance of putting an end to all sorts of external interventions in Afghanistan.

Iran, Russia stress coop. to counter US in Central Asia

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali met and held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on the latest developments in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Bomb blasts in east Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – A bomb explosion shook Nangarhar city in east Afghanistan at around 10:00 am, Tuesday.

Zarif's assiatant:

'There is no military solution to Afghan crisis'

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Referring to the inter-Afghan dialogue in Doha, the Assistant to the Iranian Foreign Minister Rasoul Mousavi said that there is no military solution to the Afghan crisis.

5 Afghan army soldiers killed in Badghis Province

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A member of the Badghis Province council announced that five army soldiers were killed in a landmine explosion.

Two injured in bomb blast in western Kabul

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Two people were injured in a bomb blast in the capital of Afghanistan on Sunday, said an official.

Iran condemns terrorist attack on convoy of Afghanistan's VP

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson condemned the terrorist attack on the convey of Afghanistan's vice president Amrullah Saleh.

Afghan VP survives assassination attempt: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – A roadside bomb in Kabul targeted First Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Wednesday morning but he escaped unharmed.

New channel created for Iran's export to Central Asia

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister for the Economic Diplomacy Affairs Gholamreza Ansari said that a new channel has been created for the export of Iranian goods to Central Asia through Afghanistan.

Iran, Afghanistan emphasize booming bilateral trade

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Afghanistan stressed the need to broaden and develop infrastructures for booming trade.

India’s 8th wheat cargo to Afghanistan arrives in Chabahar

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – India’s eighth consignment of donated wheat to Afghanistan has arrived at Chabahar’s Shahid Beheshti Port, according to the director-general of Sistan and Baluchestan Ports and Maritime Department.

Iran underlines support to Afghanistan peace process

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy in Kabul, In a statement on Saturday, announced Tehran's support to the Republic of Afghanistan and its constitution.

By: Mahnaz Abdi

Trade to be increased in region via Iran-Afghanistan borders

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Through launching Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan-Afghanistan-Iran (KTAI) corridor and Iran-Afghanistan-Uzbekistan corridor, trade activities will be increased in the region via Iran-Afghanistan borders.

Iran voices readiness to assist flood-hit Afghan people

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian expressed Iran’s readiness to help flood victims in Afghanistan.

Blasts in Afghanistan kill 13 civilians

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Two explosions hit Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province on Friday, claiming the lives of 13 civilians, according to the provincial governor’s spokesman.

IRCS announces readiness to help flood-hit Afghan people

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said that the body is ready to help flood-stricken people in Afghanistan.

Flash floods kill at least 25, wound 40 in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – At least 25 people were killed and 40 others wounded in torrential floods in Afghanistan's eastern Parwan province during Tuesday night.