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Iran Once Again Rejects Claims of Harming Afghan Citizens at Border

A senior Iranian official has expressed congratulations on the reconciliation deal in Afghanistan and, at the same time, rejected Afghan media reports suggesting Iranian border guards were involved in a recent tragic border incident.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has condemned the terrorist attacks on a hospital in Kabul and a funeral service in Nangarhar that have killed dozens of civilians in a double tragedy for Afghanistan.

Iran, Afghanistan to Launch Joint Probe into Harirud Incident

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Afghanistan have agreed to launch joint investigation into the death of a number of Afghan nationals near the border with Iran.

Iran Once Again Denies Torturing Afghan Migrants at Border

Iran has once again dismissed reports of using force to send some Afghan nationals back to their country on border areas.

Iran, Taliban Discuss Political Deadlock in Afghanistan

Special Representative of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian has held talks with Taliban’s political leaders regarding the political deadlock in Afghanistan.

Iranian Foreign Minister Holds Talks with Afghan Leaders

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has held telephone conversations with Afghan leaders as part of Tehran’s efforts to stabilize the political situation in Afghanistan.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Holds Int’l Meeting on Afghanistan

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Centre for Political and International Studies has held an international meeting via video-conference to discuss the latest developments in Afghanistan.

Zarif, Chinese Counterpart Discuss Peace in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with his Chinese counterpart on the political crisis in Afghanistan.

Iran FM, UN Chief Discuss Yemen, Afghanistan Crises

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have exchanged views on the Yemen and Afghanistan crises in a phone call on Sunday.

Zarif Calls for Unity among All Afghan Groups

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held phone talks with Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the caretaker of the Afghan Foreign Ministry.

Iran Hails UN Initiative of Enforcing Nationwide Ceasefire in Afghanistan

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement in support of an initiative proposed by the UN secretary general with regards to the enforcement of a nationwide ceasefire in Afghanistan.

Iran Says ‘Alarmed’ by Consequences of Afghanistan Presidential Dispute

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released an official statement on Sunday about the ongoing developments in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Iran FM Meets Head of Taliban Political Office

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with head of the Taliban’s political office Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Tehran in order to help promote peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Afghan Peace Process Must Include All Afghan Groups: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says all Afghan groups must be incorporated into a peace process supervised and supported by the central government of Afghanistan in order to bring back stability to the war-torn state.

Afghan People Vote in Presidential Elections despite Threats

Voting has begun in Afghanistan's presidential election, with over nine million registered voters potentially heading to the polls amid tight security measures.

Iran Confirms Taliban Delegation’s Visit

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says a delegation from the Afghan group of Taliban recently visited Iran within the framework of the Islamic Republic’s inclusive consultations with all parties in Afghanistan.

24 Killed as Car Bomb Targets Afghan President’s Campaign

At least 24 people have been killed and 31 others wounded after a car bomb exploded near an election campaign rally held by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani in the country's northern Parwan province.

Iran Says US Forces Must Leave Afghanistan

Iran’s Envoy to the UN says any negotiations between Tehran and Washington, including a possible meeting between the two countries’ presidents, are out of the question as long as the US maintains its policy of economic terrorism against Iranians.

Iran Strongly Condemns Suicide Blast in Kabul

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly denounced and expressed regret and hatred over a suicide bomb attack at a wedding ceremony in the Afghan capital Kabul, which left over 200 people dead or injured.

Suicide Bombing at Kabul Wedding Kills 63, Injures 200

A suicide bomb explosion turned a wedding party into a funeral on a busy Saturday night in the Afghan capital of Kabul, leaving at least 63 dead and almost 200 injured.

Iran Could Play Key Role in Afghan Peace Talks: Expert

An Afghan expert believes that Iran can play a key role in the Afghan peace process and is capable of contributing to stability in Afghanistan.

Iran Condemns Terrorist Attacks on Kandahar, Kabul

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned terrorist attacks on a police headquarters in Afghanistan's Kandahar and the University of Kabul.

Iran, China Discuss Afghanistan Peace in Tehran

The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy on the Afghan Affairs, Deng Xijun, and his entourage have held talks with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi in Tehran.

Iran, EU Discuss Afghanistan Peace in Tehran

The European Union’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan, who is on an official visit to Tehran for political consultations, has met a number of officials at the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Iran Expresses Deep Regret over Afghanistan Flood

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the damages and casualties caused by the recent flooding in various Afghan cities and regions.

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