Iran-Afghanistan Relations

Iran Condemns Deadly Attack on Sikh Temple in Afghanistan

The Foreign Ministry spokesman has strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack on a Sikh temple in the Afghan capital, Kabul, which left dozens of people dead or wounded.

Iran Denies Refusing to Admit Foreign Suspected Cases of COVID-19

Health Ministry Spokesman has rejected the allegations that Iran does not admit foreign nationals suspected of having coronavirus, describing it as a sheer lie.

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 Says What IAEA Wants to Access “Not A Site”

Spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has downplayed recent concerns raised by the International Atomic Energy Agency over Iran’s refusal to permit its experts to access two nuclear “sites”, saying the IAEA has recklessly misused the phrase.

Iran Strongly Condemns Terror Attack in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly condemned the Friday terrorist attack in Afghanistan that struck a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Abdul Ali Mazari.

US Has No Legal Position to Sign Afghan Peace Deal: Iran

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the US has no legal position to sign a peace deal for Afghanistan or to decide the future situation of the country.

FM Zarif, UN Chief Discuss Afghanistan Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the latest developments in Afghanistan in a phone conversation with the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Companies to Attend Kabul Expo

A number of Iranian knowledge-based companies operating in various fields will head to the Afghan capital of Kabul to take part in the 8th Exclusive Iran Expo later this month.

FM Zarif’s Aide Meets Families of Afghans Killed in Ukraine Plane Crash

Seyyed Rasoul Mousavi, an assistant to Iran's foreign minister and the director-general of the Foreign Ministry's West Asia Department, had a meeting with the families of some of the Afghan martyrs of the Ukrainian plane crash.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Afghan Peace Process

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif and UN Secretary-General's Special Representative for Afghanistan Tadamichi Yamamoto have discussed the latest situation in Afghanistan at a meeting in Tehran.

Murderer of Soleimani Killed in US Plane Downing in Afghanistan: Sources

Russian intelligence sources have confirmed that Michael D’ Andrea, the head of US intelligence operations against Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan, has been killed in Taliban's shoot-down of a US military plane in Ghazni.

Tehran, Kabul Discuss Afghan Peace Process

Afghanistan's National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib has met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in the Indian capital of New Delhi.

FM Zarif Meets Omani Counterpart, Hamid Karzai in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate meetings with his Omani counterpart Yusuf bin Alawi and former Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Tehran.

Top Regional Officials Discuss Common Challenges at Tehran Security Conference

Senior security officials from a number of countries have converged in Tehran where they underlined the necessity of countering common security challenges.

Iran Urges Collective Cooperation to Tackle Regional Security Challenges

A senior Iranian official says terrorism, extremism and the presence of foreign forces are the major threats to the region.

Zarif in Istanbul for High-Level Meeting on Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to Istanbul for the Heart of Asia conference, a regional initiative for peace in 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.

90% of World’s Opium Seized by Iran: Official

Secretary-General of Iran's Drug Control Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni says Iran's global opium seizure has risen from 76% to 90%.

Iran Declines Invitation to Afghanistan Meeting Involving US

A senior Iranian diplomat says Tehran has turned down an invitation to take part in a meeting on Afghanistan that was held in Moscow and included the US.

Iran Urges India to Be More Active on Chabahar Development

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says Tehran has made serious efforts to implement its part of a deal with India and Afghanistan on the development of Chabahar Port, and expects the other parties to be more active in fulfilling their commitments.

Iran, Afghanistan Discuss Latest Developments

Afghanistan’s National Security Adviser Hamdullah Mohib has held meeting with Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Baku.

Afghan Woman Runs Largest Hospital Clothing Workshop in Iran

Zeinab Shaban, a thirty-four-year-old Afghan woman who is living in Iran, has launched a successful business and manufactures hospital clothing to help Afghan and Iranian staff.

Iran Condemns Mosque Attack in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned a terrorist attack on a mosque in the Afghan province of Nangarhar, which killed and wounded tens of worshippers.

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 Film Post-Produced in Iran Picked for 2020 Oscars

The Afghan movie “Hava, Maryam, Ayesha”, directed by Sahra Karimi and championed by Angelina Jolie. is on the list of the nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards.

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