Afghanistan

Taliban spokesman to Press TV: US has violated deal on withdrawal of troops

Apr 16, 2021 03:03

The Taliban say the United States has breached its agreement with the group for the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan.
Postponement of US troop withdrawal violates Washington-Taliban deal: Russia

Apr 15, 2021 03:56

A recent decision by Washington to reschedule the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan will hinder the peace process and violate the deal with the Taliban, a senior Russian official says.
Afghans welcome arrival of Ramadan amid COVID-19

Apr 14, 2021 08:04

Afghans welcome the arrival of the fasting month of Ramadan with honor and pride despite facing numerous challenges, including poverty, the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing violence and bloodshed.
Iran, Tajikistan set for expansion of defense cooperation: Hatami

Apr 06, 2021 11:44

Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has hailed deep-rooted, cordial relations with Tajikistan, saying the two countries are moving towards the further expansion of cooperation in the defense and military sectors on the basis of mutual respect and confidence.
Spread of terror, Afghan insecurity endanger Kyrgyzstan, Iran: FM

Apr 06, 2021 06:28

In a visit to Kyrgyzstan, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has mentioned that instability in Afghanistan and the spread of terrorism in the broader region are common threats facing the two Asian states.
Taliban claim shooting down helicopter in southern Afghanistan

Apr 02, 2021 01:03

Taliban militants have claimed responsibility for the reported downing of a military helicopter which resulted in the death of at least three Afghan security personnel in the southern province of Helmand.
Iran demands UN assistance to intra-Afghan talks

Mar 31, 2021 02:53

The foreign minister of Iran called on the United Nations to facilitate the intra-Afghan negotiations, which he described as a requisite for peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Afghan president hails Iran's stances

Mar 31, 2021 02:42

President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani praised Iran’s stances on the developments in his country, expressing Kabul’s readiness to broaden ties with Iran in various fields.
Iran, Tajikistan, Afghanistan consider initiative for cultural collaboration

Mar 31, 2021 01:34

The foreign ministers of Iran, Tajikistan and Afghanistan weighed plans at a meeting in Dushanbe for cultural cooperation among the three Persian-speaking nations.
Cordial Iran-Afghanistan ties irk certain countries, groups: FM Zarif

Mar 29, 2021 11:22

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says certain countries and political groups are not happy with cordial ties between Iran and Afghanistan and are endeavoring to undermine those relations.