Iran asks for unraveling hidden dimensions of Mazar-e-Sharif incident

TEHRAN — On the 23rd anniversary of the martyrdom of Iranian diplomats in Mazar-e-Sharif, the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement asking for the clarification of the truth behind the terrorist incident.

Qalibaf meets Afghan president, Hamas leader

TEHRAN — In separate meetings with the Afghan president and the leader of the Hamas political bureau, Iranian Parliament Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf has stressed the importance of establishing peace in the region.

Iran issues travel warning to Afghanistan

TEHRAN - The Iranian embassy in Kabul issued a statement urging Iranian citizens to refrain from traveling to Afghanistan until further notice due to escalating security risks.

Iran’s special envoy reassures Afghanistan of Tehran’s supports

TEHRAN - Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, the special representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Afghanistan, and his accompanying delegation met with Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar in Kabul on Monday, discussing the latest developments surrounding Afghanistan.

Qom Seminary scholars warn Afghans beware of U.S. soft war

TEHRAN — The Society of the Qom Seminary Teachers issued a statement on Monday stating that it is following current developments in Afghanistan with due care in line with the interests of Muslims and performing its religious duties.

Iranian, Chinese ambassadors in Islamabad consult on Afghanistan

TEHRAN - The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan has met with his Chinese counterpart to discuss bilateral cooperation, regional ties, including developments in Afghanistan.

Iran says considers Afghanistan’s security as its own

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly online press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that “Afghanistan's security is Iran's security.”

Velayati: 20 years of occupation have left heavy damages on Afghanistan

TEHRAN — Ali Akbar Velayati, the secretary-general of the World Assembly on Islamic Awakening, on Monday expressed regret at the enormous damage caused by the U.S. military invasion of Afghanistan.

Afghan rivals agree to meet again after inconclusive Doha talks

Delegations from the Afghan government and the Taliban said in a joint statement on Sunday that they will meet again and plan to expedite peace negotiations after two days of inconclusive talks in Doha.

'Innocent, bloodied Yemen torments every heart,' Ayatollah Khamenei says

Leader says deep ignorance humiliated U.S. in Afghanistan

TEHRAN — On the occasion of the beginning of the Hajj ritual, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message in which he pointed to series of issues concerning the Islamic world.

Tehran to host peace meeting on Afghanistan on Monday

TEHRAN — Iran will host a peace conference on Afghanistan on Monday, July 19, with the participation of various Afghan and international groups and parties influential in the Afghan peace process.

Taliban leader says 'favors political settlement' to Afghan conflict

Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has urged Kabul to stop relying on “foreigners” to resolve the conflict in Afghanistan, saying the militant group favors “a political settlement” by the Afghan parties.

Iranian diplomat suggests closing eyes to the past and looking to the future in Afghanistan

TEHRAN – An Iranian Foreign Ministry official said on Saturday that Afghanistan has no option other than dialogue, common understanding, compromise, forgiveness, and “closing eyes to the past and looking into the future.”

Iran insists talks is only solution to Afghan crisis

TEHRAN — Tehran is insistent on its position the crisis in neighboring Afghanistan must be resolved through negotiations, a senior Iranian diplomat said on Thursday.

U.S. is responsible for crisis in Afghanistan

TEHRAN — In a meeting titled “Recent Developments in Afghanistan,” Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Rasoul Mousavi elaborated on the situation in Afghanistan, holding the United States chiefly responsible for the new emerging conflict in Afghanistan.

U.S. brought insecurity for Afghanistan, says police official

TEHRAN — General Ghasem Rezaei, the deputy commander of the Iranian police, has said that arrogant countries led by the U.S. with their illegitimate presence in Afghanistan created a deplorable situation for the Afghans.

Iran says believes in constructive dialogue

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said Tehran believes in dialogue and constructive interaction.