Afghanistan

Two US aircraft carriers in West Asia to support Afghanistan pullout

Jun 27, 2021 04:03

The USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier strike group is currently in West Asia to help support the withdrawal of American forces from Afghanistan, the US Navy has announced.
Dozens of civilians killed as Afghan troops, Taliban clash in northern province

Jun 24, 2021 22:57

Intense fighting between Afghan government forces and Taliban militants has killed about 30 civilians and left hundreds more injured over the past 72 hours in the northern province of Kunduz, local health officials say.
Surge in Taliban attacks across Afghanistan as tribal leaders mobilize to fight

Jun 23, 2021 12:23

Suspected Taliban militants have fired a rocket at a hospital in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Kunar, as heavy fighting continues between government forces and militants across the war-torn country.
Iran urges UN to help facilitate peace process among all Afghan groups

Jun 23, 2021 10:08

Iran has called on the United Nations to help facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan aimed at ending decades of bloodshed in the conflict-ridden country, saying a more stable Afghanistan will benefit all of its citizens, the broader region and the world.
Iran urges support for Afghan forces

Jun 23, 2021 02:26

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations called for collective support for the Afghan security forces as Afghanistan has been facing a dilemma following the withdrawal of foreign forces.
Iran urges de-escalation, inclusive dialogue in Afghanistan: Spokesman

Jun 23, 2021 02:22

The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry reiterated Tehran’s call for de-escalation of tensions in Afghanistan and inclusive dialogue among Afghan groups.
Afghan leader urges closer ties with Iran in phone call with Raeisi

Jun 23, 2021 01:23

In a telephone conversation with Iranian President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani called for the enhancement of ties with Tehran in various fields.
Pakistan says will no more allow US to use territory for ops in Afghanistan

Jun 22, 2021 08:05

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan says his country cannot afford to again make a mistake by hosting a US military base to be used against alleged militants in Afghanistan but is ready to be a “partner for peace” in the neighboring country.
Afghan forces attack Taliban, retake towns as top leaders plan US visit

Jun 21, 2021 10:14

Afghan government forces have retaken territories captured by the Taliban in the northern parts of the war-torn country as the nation’s top leaders are set to travel to Washington for talks with US officials.
First Iranian oxygen shipment arrives in Afghanistan's Herat

Jun 21, 2021 07:12

The first Iranian oxygen shipment has arrived in Afghanistan's Herat Province as the war-torn country is grappling with a new wave of the coronavirus.