Iran-Afghanistan Relations

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.

Iran Condemns Suicide Attack in Afghanistan’s Zabul

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed concern over the increase in military clashes and attacks on public service centres and gatherings of civilians in Afghanistan.

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.

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 Says Concerned about Situation in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed concern over the current situation in Afghanistan, warning against possible fresh violence in the country.

Afghan Immigrants Running Cozy Café in Downtown Tehran

Two young Afghans have opened a café in the Iranian capital to bring together Afghans and Iranians alike in a friendly atmosphere.

Zarif in Moscow for Talks on Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Russian capital of Moscow to hold talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a wide range of issues including the latest regional developments.

500,000 Foreign Students Going to School in Iran

Iran is currently providing educational services for about half a million foreign students, according to the country’s deputy minister of education.

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.

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 Condoles with Afghanistan on Death of Top Shiite Cleric

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has offered condolences to the Afghan nation and government on the demise of top Shiite cleric, Ayatollah Asif Mohseni.

Iran, UN Discuss Afghan Peace, Upcoming Election

Senior diplomats from Iran and the United Nations have met in Tehran for talks about the collective efforts for peace in Afghanistan and the prospect of political developments in that country in light of the presidential election, slated for September 28.

In Photos: Iranian Market Run by Afghan Immigrants

Razzaqzadeh market is one of the oldest and most colourful, attractive and crowded markets in Zahedan in south-eastern Iran, which is mostly run by Afghan immigrants living in Zahedan due to their country’s difficult, unsafe conditions.

Iran Condemns Trump’s ‘Racist’ Remarks against Afghan Nation

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced the racist remarks made by US President Donald Trump against the nation of 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.

Why and How to Get Iran’s Residency

A new by-law passed by the Iranian government provides foreign nationals, particularly those from Afghanistan, with a new chance to get Iran’s residency. But why and how should they do that?

Iran Offers Help to Afghanistan after Kabul Terror Attack

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has condemned a deadly terrorist bomb attack that hit Kabul on Monday, voicing the Islamic Republic’s readiness to help Afghanistan restore security and stability.

Iran Bans Segregating Foreign Students from Nationals

An official with Iran's education ministry says there should not be any discrimination between foreign and Iranian national at schools and this has been announced through formal letters to school deans.

Afghanistan Producing 84% of World’s Opium: Iran

An Iranian official said above 84 percent of opium in the world originates from Afghanistan.

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