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Official denies report on halt to Iran-Afghanistan trade
Aug 11, 2021 02:18The spokesperson for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs quashed rumors that the country’s trade exchanges with Afghanistan have been suspended.
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Afghan FM asks Iran to convince Taliban to attend peace talks
Aug 11, 2021 01:13The foreign minister of Afghanistan highlighted the significant role that Iran can play in helping reduce violence in his country and persuading the Taliban to take part in “meaningful peace talks”.
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Thousands of civilians flee homes in Afghanistan as Taliban advance
Aug 10, 2021 11:30Ongoing offensives by the Taliban militants in Afghanistan have forced thousands of civilians to flee their homes across the country.
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Iran-Afghan trade comes to full halt because of surging violence
Aug 10, 2021 11:26An Iranian businessman says trade with Afghanistan has fully stopped amid rising tensions in the neighboring country.
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Defense Secretary Ben Wallace blames US and NATO for UK defeat in Afghanistan
Aug 10, 2021 02:58In an unprecedented attack on Britain’s NATO allies, Defense Secretary, Ben Wallace, has claimed the Western military alliance had no wish or capacity to maintain a presence in Afghanistan once the US fully withdraws by the end of the month.
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Stop blaming Pakistan for failure of others in Afghanistan: Foreign Minister Qureshi
Aug 10, 2021 02:44Pakistan’s foreign minister says the international community must stop blaming Islamabad for the fast-deteriorating situation in Afghanistan against the backdrop of advances by the Taliban.
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Taliban capture sixth Afghan provincial capital, Aibak: Deputy governor says
Aug 10, 2021 01:08The Taliban militants have captured Aibak, the sixth Afghan provincial capital, the deputy governor of the province says, as the militants press on with their northern offensive following the weekend’s rapid advances.
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US presence in Afghanistan caused ‘immense suffering’ to civilians: Karzai tells Press TV
Aug 09, 2021 09:37Afghanistan’s former President Hamid Karzai says the US military presence in the country on the pretext of fighting terrorism has caused “immense suffering” to the civilians and the country's infrastructure.
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Tehran’s message to Taliban: Iran’s border must remain calm
Aug 09, 2021 06:50The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the country has sent the message that its frontiers must remain calm and secure in the wake of the insurgency of the Taliban who have taken control of many areas in Afghanistan.
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Taliban warn US against 'interference' in Afghan affairs
Aug 09, 2021 04:11The Taliban have issued a “warning” against “US interference” in Afghanistan as the militants continue their push in several provinces amid a vow by Afghan officials that “resistance” will persist.