Afghanistan FM holds talks with Iranian counterpart

TEHRAN - Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar has congratulated his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir Abdollahian on winning Parliament’s endorsement to become Iran’s foreign minister.

Iranian diplomat undertakes shuttle diplomacy on Afghanistan

TEHRAN – The Iranian foreign minister's special envoy for Afghanistan who had left Kabul for Islamabad on Thursday for talks with Pakistani officials on the latest security developments in Afghanistan, returned to the Afghan capital on Friday to resume his meetings with the country's political and defense officials.

Afghan FM: Iran playing positive role in ensuring security and creating regional consensus

TEHRAN – Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar has said Iran is playing a positive role in the region and creating regional consensus.

Zarif say Iran ready to help Afghanistan restore peace

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated Iran’s long-held position to help Afghans fully restore peace and stability in their country.

Tehran, Kabul determined to prevent fatal incidents

Iran, Afghanistan agree to strengthen regional co-op, border security

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Afghan caretaker Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar issued a joint statement late on Monday agreeing to expand regional cooperation and ensure border security among other issues between the two countries.

‘No ill-intended foreign provocation can undermine Iran-Afghanistan ties’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that Iran and Afghanistan are two brotherly countries and no ill-intended foreign provocation can undermine their ties.

Iran, Afghanistan sign document for comprehensive cooperation

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held talks with Mohammad Hanif Atmar, Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, in Tehran on Sunday during which they signed a document for comprehensive cooperation.

Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister set to visit Iran Sunday

TEHRAN — Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has announced that Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister is scheduled to visit Tehran on Sunday.

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.