Afghanistan

Taliban condemns fatal attack at Imam Reza’s (AS) holy shrine

Apr 07, 2022 06:36

The acting Taliban government in Afghanistan has deplored a deadly stabbing attack at the holy shrine of Prophet Muhammad’s (SAWA) 8th Infallible Heir, Imam Reza (AS) in Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad.
Iran slams Herat terrorist attack, warns of enemies’ divisive plots

Apr 04, 2022 01:21

Iran has lambasted a terrorist attack on a gathering of people in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat, warning once again of the enemies’ divisive plots.
UN: Afghan economy going down ‘death spiral’

Apr 01, 2022 08:06

The United Nations paints a grim picture of food insecurity in Afghanistan, saying the first step towards helping the situation is to salvage the country’s economy from total collapse.
Envoy: Iran sent over 30 humanitarian aid shipments to Afghanistan

Apr 01, 2022 06:28

Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations (UN) says the international community should help Afghans overcome challenges and look toward a bright future, noting that the Islamic Republic continues its humanitarian aid to the Asian nation.
Neighbors should join hands to help rebuild Afghanistan: Iran

Mar 31, 2022 03:47

Iran has called on Afghanistan’s neighboring and friendly countries to strengthen cooperation in the reconstruction of the conflict-ridden state and boost assistance to the oppressed nation without political and legal considerations.
Iranian, Pakistani FMs discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

Mar 30, 2022 08:24

Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Pakistani counterpart held talks on bilateral cooperation, regional developments and the situation in Afghanistan.
Russian FM Lavrov makes first visit to China since Ukraine war

Mar 30, 2022 08:15

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has arrived in China for talks on Afghanistan, marking his first visit to the Asian country since Moscow launched a military operation in Ukraine last month.
Iran, China back Afghanistan’s independence, national unity: FM

Mar 30, 2022 00:48

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran and China back Afghanistan’s independence and national unity as well as the Afghan people’s right to self-determination.
FM sets off for third meeting of Afghanistan’s neighbors in China

Mar 29, 2022 07:57

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has left Tehran for China to attend the third meeting of foreign ministers of Afghanistan’s neighboring countries.
The pot calling the kettle black: Americans accuse Russia of war crimes

Mar 21, 2022 06:29

US President Joe Biden has labeled his Russian counterpart a “war criminal,” even as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Vladimir Putin would be held accountable.