Afghanistan Peace Talks

Tehran to host regional meeting on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – The meeting of the regional contact group for Afghanistan with the presence of the special envoys of the Islamic Republic of Iran, China, Russia and Pakistan will be held in Tehran on Saturday.

Death toll from floods in Afghanistan increases to over 200

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Local officials in Afghanistan said Saturday that the death toll from heavy floods in different provinces northeast the country has surpassed 200 people, with thousands of homes destroyed.

Iran, six Afghanistan neighbors set up club to discuss peace

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Special representatives from Iran, Russia, China, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan convened in Tashkent and plan to meet regularly to discuss issues related to Afghanistan, Uzbekistan’s Foreign Ministry said.

Pakistan stresses Tehran-Islamabad role in Afghan peace talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Advisor to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan Hina Rabbani described the key and important role of Tehran and Islamabad in restoration of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.

Taliban acting FM calls for Iran's assistance to Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – The interim Taliban foreign minister has called for Iran's help in improving the situation in Afghanistan.

US diplomat:

US needs to work with Russia, China and Iran on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The new US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West has said that his country needs to work with Russia, China, Pakistan, and Iran as well as Central Asian countries on Afghanistan.

Iran FM:

Peace in Afghanistan to only obtain from inclusive govt.

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Wednesday that peace in Afghanistan will only emanate from the inclusive government in the country and respect to the will of Afghan people.

Iranian, Tajik FMs hold meeting in Tehran Tue.

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin held a meeting at the Foreign Ministry compound in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual concerns.

Russian FM to address meeting on Afghanistan in Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will deliver a video address to the participants in the ministerial meeting of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries due to be held in Teheran on October 27.

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, 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.

Iran to spare no effort in realizing Afghan people will: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to materialize will of Afghan people.

Afghanistan neighboring states' meeting to be held Sept. 8

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The virtual meeting of foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries will be held on Wed. Sept. 8 to discuss the latest developments in this country.

Massoud to resign in case of equal division of power

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Ahmad Massoud, the Leader of the National Resistance Front in Afghanistan said he would stop his anti-Taliban measures, in case power is divided equally in the country.

Pak FM to visit Iran to discuss developments in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will visit Iran and three other neighboring countries of Afghanistan to discuss the recent developments happening in Afghanistan.

Top US diplomat discusses Afghanistan with G7 FMs, EU

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the latest situation in Afghanistan with G7 foreign ministers and the high representative of the European Union on Thursday. 

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Taliban vows formation of inclusive government

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – In a press conference today, the Taliban representatives vowed the formation of an inclusive government.

Iran to do its best for Afghanistan's stability: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Calling security, stability and prosperity the right of the Afghan people, Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said that Iran will do its best for stability in this country.

Iran, China discuss Afghan developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Chinese Special Envoy for Afghanistan Affairs Yue Xiaoyong in Tehran on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and latest developments in Afghanistan.

Iran welcomes forming Coordination Council by Afghan leaders

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes establishment of a Coordination Council by Afghan leaders.

Multilateral meeting held in Doha on Afghan peace

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – A multilateral meeting on the peace process in Afghanistan convened in Qatar's capital of Doha on Tuesday with participating parties calling for a political settlement to achieve enduring peace in the county.

Taliban reportedly capture Afghan Army HQ at Kunduz Airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Afghan government officials have confirmed that Taliban fighters have captured the army headquarters at Kunduz airport.

FM official urges Europeans to find solution for Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The Director General of Department of South Asian Affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry informed of his talks with European envoys and charge d’affaires residing in Tehran to find a solution for Afghan crisis.

Abdullah Abdullah:

Thousands of terrorists have entered Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Head of Afghanistan High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah said that terrorist groups are fighting against Afghan people since the escalation of violence.