Afghanistan to Transfer Seven Prisoners to Qatar
Afghanistan will transfer to Qatar seven prisoners whose release has been demanded by the Taliban ahead of peace talks set to start this week.
Iran Sympathizes with Afghanistan over Casualties of Flooding
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson expressed sympathy with Afghanistan over the casualties and damages caused by heavy flooding.
Flash Floods in Kabul Kill at Least 30 People
At least 30 people have been killed and hundreds of houses destroyed as flash floods caused by torrential rains lashed a city north of the Afghan capital Kabul.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Offers Taliban Talks
An Afghan Taliban political team arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, as part of efforts to help launch peace talks between Kabul and the group.
Iran: NATO Smuggling Narcotics Made in Afghanistan
Anti-Narcotics Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni said on Monday that NATO planes are smuggling narcotics produced in Afghanistan.
Leader: Economy Should Not Be Linked to Foreign Developments
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei stating that the country's economy should not be linked to foreign developments in any way because this is a strategic mistake, underlined that economic planning for the country should not wait for the lifting of sanctions or the result of the elections of a certain country.
Iranian Envoy Says Country Concerned about Kabul Attacks
Mohammad Ebrahim Taherian, expressed concern about the spread of insecurity in Afghanistan after three attacks killed several Afghan security forces on Saturday.
Iran Urges US to End Catastrophic Presence in Afghanistan
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman rejected baseless claims by certain US media describing them as “sheer lies” and called on Washington to act responsibly and leave Afghanistan as soon as possible.
Iran Urges for Immediate Start of Inter-Afghan Talks
Iranian Ambassador to Afghanistan Bahador Aminian called for immediate beginning of the inter-Afghan talks in a meeting on Monday.
Iran Dismisses US Allegations of Arming Taliban
The new spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry refuted the “groundless” allegations made by the US secretary of state that Iran is arming the Taliban in Afghanistan.