Afghanistan

Iran condemns massive terrorist attack in Kabul

Aug 01, 2016 11:50

Foreign Ministry spokesman, Bahram Qasemi, has condemned a massive Taliban bomb attack on a hotel housing foreign contractors in the Afghan capital of Kabul.
Four dead as attack on Kabul hotel used by foreigners ends

Aug 01, 2016 04:51

A massive Taliban attack on a hotel housing foreign contractors in the Afghan capital has ended seven hours after the assault began, officials say.
Taliban truck bomb blast rocks Afghan capital Kabul

Aug 01, 2016 01:06

A huge truck bomb has exploded in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul, briefly knocking out the city’s electricity.
Taliban attacks kill two dozen Afghan police officers in Helmand

Jul 31, 2016 14:51

At least two dozen Afghan police officers have been killed in a series of attacks by the Taliban militants in the southern province of Helmand in 48 hours, local officials say.
One killed, 5 injured as blast hits Afghanistan’s Herat

Jul 30, 2016 08:58

An explosion has rocked Afghanistan’s western city of Herat, leaving one civilian dead and five others, including a police force member, wounded.
Afghan gov’t should identify perpetrators of Kabul terrorist attack: Ayatollah Sediqi

Jul 29, 2016 10:55

Tehran's interim Friday Prayer Leader, Ayatollah Kazem Sediqi deplored the recent terrorist attack in Kabul that left more than 80 people dead, stressing that the Afghan government ought to identify the perpetrators.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan at record high: UN

Jul 25, 2016 09:30

The United Nations has warned that civilian casualties have topped a record high this year in Afghanistan, describing the figure as "alarming and shameful."
Afghanistan observes day of national mourning after Kabul attack

Jul 24, 2016 09:06

Afghanistan is observing a day of national mourning after a Daesh-claimed bomb attack left 80 dead during a demonstration in the capital, Kabul.
'Kabul attacks show depth of Daesh depravity'

Jul 24, 2016 01:23

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Saturday deadly bomb attacks in Kabul are an example of the depravity of the Daesh terrorist group.
Afghan forces launch anti-Daesh operation in Nangarhar

Jul 23, 2016 08:49

Afghan army forces have launched a major military operation against Daesh-linked Takfiri terrorists, who have been expanding their presence in the eastern province of Nangarhar.