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US hasty deal with Taliban behind Afghanistan's political crisis: MFA

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry says US hasty measures to reach an agreement with the Taliban in Afghanistan and inattention to the country’s domestic issues are the main reasons behind the current political crisis in the country following the recent presidential election.

Taliban committed to terms of peace deal with US: spox

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – In a tweet on Saturday, Taliban spokesman, Sohail Shaheen voiced the group's commitment to its peace deal with US.

Taliban have no plans to abide by terms of peace deal: US officials

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – American officials say, according to collected persuasive intelligence, Taliban have no intention of abiding by their peace agreement with the US.

Over 20 Afghan soldiers, police officers killed in renewed Taliban violence: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – More than 20 Afghan soldiers and police officers were killed in northern Afghanistan overnight in the latest Taliban attack following the end of a week-long reduction of violence and signing of a US-Taliban peace deal, local sources said.

Iran to continue talks with Taliban: spox

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said Mon. that Iran will continue its talks with the Taliban and with the Afghan government's knowledge, adding that the US-Taliban pact will not affect the talks.

Kabul not committed to free Taliban prisoners: Ghani

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – According to President Ashraf Ghani, the Afghanistan government has made no commitments to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners as mentioned in the signed US-Taliban deal.

Taliban start diplomatic outreach after US deal on Afghanistan: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Taliban’s political chief has met with senior diplomats from countries including Russia, Indonesia and Norway, hours after signing a deal with US aimed at ending the Afghan war.

US has no legal standing to decide Afghanistan’s future: MFA

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iran says the US has no legal standing to sign a peace agreement or determine the future of Afghanistan, describing the move as the US’ attempt to legitimize the presence of its troops in Afghanistan.

US, Taliban sign peace deal in Qatar

TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – The US and Taliban signed a peace deal that could signal the end of the US's longest war after nearly two years of protracted negotiations in the Qatari capital, Doha.

Taliban orders halt to attacks in Afghanistan as agreement looms

TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – The Taliban has on Saturday ordered all its fighters in Afghanistan to refrain from any form of attack ahead of a possible agreement with the US in Doha.

Zarif, Guterres discuss Afghanistan over phone

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a phone conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday, discussing the latest developments in Afghanistan.

US on verge of signing withdrawal deal with Taliban: sources

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The US and the Taliban, at war since 2001, are on the verge of agreeing a landmark withdrawal deal to be signed in Qatar, an insurgent source said Tuesday.

US, Taliban reach weeklong truce that could lead to US withdrawal

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The United States has reached an agreement with the Taliban on a weeklong reduction of violence that could lead to a US troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, a report cited a senior US official as saying on Friday.

CIA’s Michael D’ Andrea reportedly killed in US plane downing in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – According to Russian intelligence sources, Michael D’ Andrea, a key CIA player in West Asia, has been killed in the downed US military plane in Ghazni on Monday.

Taliban says targeted a US helicopter after downing US plane in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The Taliban has said it has targeted a US helicopter in Afghanistan’s Paktika province after downing a US military plane in Ghazni province earlier today.

Taliban says they shot down US military aircraft

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said that the Taliban downed a US military plane carrying CIA officers in eastern Ghazni province, Afghanistan.

Intra-Afghan talks the only solution to establish peace in Afghanistan: statement

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Participant at the 2nd Regional Security Dialogue issued a statement on Thursday, pointing to the important topics discussed during the one-day event in Tehran.

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Iran not providing military assistance to Taliban

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that the Islamic Republic does not provide the Taliban with military assistance.

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Iran believes in peaceful ties with neighboring countries

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said that Islamic Republic of Iran believes in establishing peaceful and amicable ties with neighboring countries.

US behind ISIL terrorists' transfer to Afghanistan: Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Secretary of the Security Council of Russia blamed the United States for instability and insecurity in Afghanistan and also for the presence of ISIL terrorists in the war-torn country.

US intervention in Afghanistan peace process not acceptable: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister lambasted the United States for intervening in other countries’ internal affairs, saying foreigner’s interference in Afghan peace talks is not acceptable for Tehran.

Iran meets with various Afghan groups to establish peace in Afghanistan, says Zarif

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif confirmed a Taliban delegation’s visit to Iran.

Iran ready to help facilitate Afghan-Afghan talks: Zarif

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with a Taliban delegation in a bid to facilitate returning of peace to the neighboring country.