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Iranian Diplomat Meets Several Afghan Officials in Kabul

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran Saeed Khatibzadeh held meetings with several incumbent and former authorities of Afghanistan in a visit to Kabul.

Iran Condemns Bamiyan Terror Attack, Sympathizes with Afghans

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned the Tuesday terrorist incident in the Afghan city of Bamiyan, which killed and injured dozens of civilians including innocent women and children.

US’ Responsible Withdrawal from Afghanistan Positive Step towards Peace: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the responsible withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan will be a positive step towards a sustainable peace in the war-torn state.

Iran Urges Closer Transport Ties among ESCAP Member States

Iran has called for closer transport cooperation among member states of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

Iran’s Foreign Minister to Attend 2020 Afghanistan Conference

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will take part in the virtual 2020 Afghanistan Conference in Geneva, according to Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh.

Those Pursuing Improper Policies in Afghanistan Fully Responsible for Attacks: Iran

Iran says those who persist in following their unwarranted policies in Afghanistan bear full responsibility for attacks such as the recent one which struck several diplomatic sites in the country.

Iran Condemns Rocket Attack on Civilians in Kabul

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran condemned terrorist attacks against civilians and non-military sites in Afghanistan after a barrage of rockets hit the Afghan capital Kabul, one of which slammed into the Iranian Embassy.

Russia, China to Doubt Iran’s Sincerity If It Holds Talks with US: Conservative Daily

A conservative Iranian newspaper has argued that if Tehran enters into talks with the incoming US administration, then China, Russia and India will cast doubt on the sincerity of Iran’s “Look to the East” policy.

Iran Says US Should Not Leave Afghanistan Irresponsibly

A senior Iranian official says the United States should not pull out of Afghanistan irresponsibly; rather, it should restore the destroyed infrastructure before leaving.

Iran Calls for Closer Cooperation Among Eurasian Nations

Iran’s energy minister says the country can play a pivotal role in cementing cooperation among member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Iran’s Foreign Minister Meets New Envoys of Slovakia, Thailand, Japan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with the new ambassadors of Slovakia, Thailand, and Japan in Tehran.

Tehran, Kabul Hold 5th Round of Talks on Strategic Cooperation

Iran and Afghanistan have held the fifth round of negotiations on the drawing up of a comprehensive document for strategic cooperation between the two sides.

Iranian, Pakistani Foreign Ministers Meet in Islamabad

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi discussed a broad range of issues at a meeting in Islamabad.

Iran FM, Pakistani Army Chief Discuss Development of Military Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan General Qamar Javed Bajwa weighed plans for the promotion of military cooperation between the two neighbours.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif in Islamabad for Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Islamabad at the head of a political-economic delegation upon the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart.

Iran Welcomes Cessation of Hostilities in Karabakh

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has, in a statement, welcomed the recent agreement reached between the Azerbaijan Republic, Armenia and Russia to end the Karabakh conflict.

Iran’s President to Deliver Speech at SCO Conference

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to deliver a speech at the 20th meeting of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to be held via video conferencing on November 10, 2020.

Iranian, Uzbek Diplomats Discuss Afghanistan Developments

Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, the Iranian Foreign Minister's special envoy for Afghanistan, had a phone conversation with his Uzbek counterpart Ismatulla Irgashev on Monday.

Tehran Vows Support for Peace Process Led by Afghan Gov’t

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi and UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Deborah Lyons have discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan in a meeting in Tehran.

Iranian, UN Envoys for Afghanistan Discuss Peace Process

Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, the Iranian Foreign Minister's Special Envoy for Afghanistan, has held a meeting with Deborah Lyons, the special representative of the UN Secretary-General for Afghanistan and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).

Several Iranian Firms Attend China International Import Expo

A number of Iranian knowledge-based companies have presented their latest advances at a pavilion at China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2020.

Iran’s Science Minister Condoles with Afghanistan over Kabul Attack

Iran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mansour Gholami has expressed condolences to Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Higher Education Abbas Basir on the recent deadly terrorist attack on Kabul University.

Iran, Russia, India Hold Trilateral Meeting on Afghanistan

The Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of India held a trilateral meeting in Moscow to discuss the issue of Afghanistan.

China to Respect Int’l Rules on Arms Exports: Envoy to Iran

China’s ambassador to Tehran says his country will remain committed to its international obligations when it comes to the export of military equipment.

Iran Condemns Terror Attack on Pakistani School

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has condemned a deadly terrorist attack on a school in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, which killed and injured a number of citizens, including children.

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