Tehran slams terror attack in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar

TEHRAN – Tehran has denounced a terrorist attack on a mosque in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province that has killed dozens of people.

Iran urges Intl. community to fulfill commitments to refugees

TEHRAN - In a quad-lateral meeting attended by his Afghan and Pakistani counterparts and representative of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Geneva…, Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli called on the international community to fulfill its obligation regarding asylum seeker and refugees.

By Shuaib Bahman

Strategies for combating international terrorism in Central Asia

TEHRAN - After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Central Asia has been cast as the site of a new "great game". Central Asia has been largely influenced by international developments and the emergence of persistent sources of instability and tension in other parts of the world, including the Middle East and North Africa. Some states in the region have succeeded in expanding their relationships with other actors. For example, Kazakhstan has tried to advance its goals by participating in important international issues and designing appropriate policies. Although Kazakhstan has succeeded in this path, most of the countries in the region face major challenges.

Zarif says ties with neighbors are Iran’s first priority

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that ties with neighbors are the first priority of Iran’s foreign policy.

Iran into AFC U16 Championship finals

TEHRAN - Iran are through to the AFC U16 Championship 2020 Finals as Group C winners after beating Afghanistan 4-0 in Hamedan, Iran on Sunday.

Crisis in White House led to cancellation of talks with Taliban: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN – A former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan has criticized the so-called U.S. peace talk with the Taliban, saying Washington’s mistake was to sideline the elders and the Afghan government from the negotiation table.

Multiple ambassadors submit credentials to Rouhani

TEHRAN – In separate meetings on Sunday, President Hassan Rouhani received the credentials of the new ambassadors of Afghanistan, Italy, Bangladesh and Bolivia to Iran.

Deadly blast rips through wedding in Afghanistan, killing 63 people

A suicide bomb attack at a wedding in Kabul on Saturday killed 63 people and wounded 182, the Afghan Interior Ministry spokesman said.

Iran claim CAFA U19 Championship 2019 title

TEHRAN – Iran U19 football team became the champions of the second edition of the Central Asian Football Association’s (CAFA) on Thursday.

Larijani: U.S. dishonest in Afghan peace talks

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani has said that the U.S. is not genuinely after establishing peace in Afghanistan, noting that Washington is after obstructing foreign investment in the war-torn country.

Trump again warns he could kill millions of Afghans

US President Donald Trump has once again warned that American troops could win the Afghan war within days by killing millions across the conflict-ridden country.

Scores of casualties as Ghani's running mate escapes attack

A huge blast has left scores of people dead and injured in Afghanistan's capital city Kabul.

By Afshin Majlesi

Iran’s ‘Lilliput’ may be your upcoming travel destination!

TEHRAN – South Khorasan is somewhat known for its ancient windmills, however, tourism authorities of the eastern province are making efforts to put one of its mysterious villages, commonly known as Iran’s ‘Lilliput’, on the tourist map of the region.

Tehran raps Trump’s racist remarks on Afghanistan

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Wednesday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s racist remarks about neighboring Afghanistan.

By M.A. Saki

Another big blunder: Trump maybe mistaking humans with insects

Consequent to his continued reckless remarks, Donald Trump claimed on Monday that if he wanted to win the war in Afghanistan he could wipe the country “off the face of the earth” but he chose not.

Iran, Bangladesh team up for thriller “Nirvana” 

TEHRAN – Iran and Bangladesh are co-producing a thriller named “Nirvana” set in Iran, Afghanistan and Turkey, a public relations team announced on Saturday.

“Rona, Azim’s Mother” to hit Iranian silver screens in September

TEHRAN – “Rona, Azim’s Mother”, a co-production between Afghanistan and Iran by Tehran-based Afghan brothers Jamshid and Navid Mahmudi, is scheduled to go on screen at Iranian theaters during September. 

Iran denounces terror attack in Afghan capital

TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has denounced a terrorist attack that killed and injured dozens of people in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Monday.

Talks with Taliban need to be coordinated with Kabul: Shamkhani

TEHRAN – Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has underlined the need for continuation of talks with the Taliban in coordination with the Afghan government to prevent interference by trans-regional states.

Iran embassy rejects Pompeo’s accusation over Kabul explosion

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Afghanistan has rejected as “untrue” and “inauthentic” an accusation leveled by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo against Iran over an explosion in Kabul.

Ghani calls for Iran’s active role in Afghan peace talks

TEHRAN – Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has underlined the necessity of promoting cooperation with Iran, calling for the Islamic Republic’s active role in the Afghanistan peace talks.

‘Dam construction in Afghanistan will possibly leave Hamoun wetland dried’ 

TEHRAN — Dam construction projects on Helmand River in Afghanistan can possibly result in total dryness of Hamoun wetland in the future, southeastern Iran, deputy environment chief Masoud Tajrishi has said.

By Abdul Wahid Haidari

Afghan politicians call for interim govt; ask Ghani to step down

KABUL - There is a palpable buzz in Afghanistan these days about the forthcoming presidential election, with people and politicians discussing, debating and speculating the future of their war-torn country.

Chabahar exemption from sanctions really contributory for Afghan, Indian economies?

Despite what it appears at first glance, the U.S. is not going to help the people of Afghanistan through what is called “Chabahar Port’s exemption from sanctions”, but it in fact increases the transit costs of their commodities by imposing sanctions on Iran and consequently putting further restrictions on Afghan merchants.

Iran, China back Afghan peace efforts under Kabul direction 

TEHRAN – The Chinese Foreign Ministry’s Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Deng Xijun, and his entourage held talks with Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi in Tehran on Monday, expressing support for efforts to bring lasting peace to the country under the leadership and supervision of the central government.

Police chief lauds security at Iran-Afghanistan border

TEHRAN – Iranian Police Chief Hossein Ashtari has hailed as “desirable” the security situation along Iran’s common border with neighboring Afghanistan.

Iran says those who caused problems for Afghans should bear responsibility

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday that Iran does not intend to deport Afghan refugees, however, those who have caused problems for the Afghan people should bear responsibility.

Mission of Afghan envoy to Tehran ends

TEHRAN – Afghanistan’s ambassador to Tehran met on Monday with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to bid farewell at the end of his diplomatic mission in Iran.

Iran supports ongoing Afghan peace talks

TEHRAN - Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Tuesday that Iran supports any efforts or talks that help establish peace, stability and security in Afghanistan.

1.3 tons of synthetic drug seized in southeast Iran

TEHRAN - An Intelligence Ministry official in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan announced on Thursday that the largest ever amount of synthetic drug shisheh (crystal methamphetamine), has been seized in Iran.