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Iranian flight carrying aid to Afghan people lands in Kabul

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A plane carrying humanitarian aid donated by the Islamic Republic of Iran to the people of Afghanistan landed at Kabul airport on Tuesday and was handed over to the officials of the Taliban caretaker government.

Iran's Mahan Air resumes charter flights to Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Charter flights between Iran and Afghanistan, which had previously been canceled due to the tense situation at Kabul airport, have now resumed as normalcy returns to Afghanistan.

No ISIL bomb in US drone strikes on Kabul

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – An American newspaper has published evidence challenging the Pentagon's claim about a drone strike that was carried out on August 29 near Kabul airport.

Taliban in talks with Turkey to manage Kabul airport

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – A Taliban spokesman reported about negotiations with Turkish officials on Kabul airport issues.

Bin Salman's said to paly role in attack on Kabul airport

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – A Saudi opponent has spoken of the role of Bin Salman in supporting the ISIL elements during the attack on Kabul airport.

US forces destroy equipment at Kabul Airport (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Last night, US forces destroyed and demolished all equipment at Kabul Airport completely before leaving the airport.

Taliban declares victory as last US troops leave Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Following US troop withdrawal from Kabul airport, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the victory of gaining full control of Afghanistan belongs to all Afghans.

Last US plane leaves Kabul to end 20-year bloody occupation

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – International media reported in the early hours of Tuesday morning that the last US plane has left Kabul airport to evacuate Afghanistan from foreign occupying forces.

Spox:

Taliban intends to gain full control over Kabul Airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the US had already evacuated parts of Kabul airport and those areas are under Taliban control now, announcing that the group intended to take full control of the airport.

US conducts attack in Kabul, reportedly kills six people

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Amid reports of an explosion in Kabul near the airport the US officials say their forces launched a military strike on Sunday targeting a possible suicide car bomb.

Explosions reportedly heard in Kabul

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Media reported that in the Afghan capital, Kabul, the sound of explosions have been heard heard on Sunday afternoon.

Taliban spokesman:

Afghanistan to not see blasts after US withdrawal

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The Taliban spokesman said that the presence of US forces had motivated the Thursday blast at Kabul Airport, adding that the Taliban had called the United States to leave Afghanistan as soon as possible.

US retaliates against ISIL with drone strike in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – US military forces conducted a drone strike on Friday against the ISIL terrorist group in Afghanistan in an apparent retaliatory attack against those who claimed responsibility for the attack outside Kabul's airport.

Four US marines killed in Kabul Airport explosion: Report

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – At least four US Marines were killed in the attacks near the Kabul airport and another three were wounded, the media sources reported.

An Afghan airliner allowed to land planes in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran announced the acceptance of a number of planes belonging to Afghanistan airliners "Kam Air" to land in Iran amid escalated tensions at Kabul airport.

US, UK warn citizens to avoid Kabul airport amid threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The US and UK embassies in Kabul issued separate statements warning citizens of their respective countries to avoid travel to Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL).

Taliban spox:

US forces brutally shooting towards people at Kabul Airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – While warning Washington regarding not to extend agreed deadline on Aug. 31 to evacuate its forces from Afghanistan, Taliban Spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that US forces are brutally shooting people at Kabul Airport.

At least 12 Afghan citizens killed at Kabul airport: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – A Taliban official said at least 12 Afghan citizens had been killed during the events at Kabul airport.

Several killed in clashes with Taliban in Nangarhar: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – According to reports, several people have been shot dead in Nangarhar by the Taliban during rallies.

Live updates:

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.

US forces kill two gunmen at Kabul Airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A US Department of Defense (Pentagon) official, in justifying today’s crime of the occupiers of this country in Afghanistan, claimed that American forces killed two gunmen at Kabul airport.

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.

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.