19 Arrested for Waving Taliban Flag in Tehran
Iranian police said Tuesday they arrested 19 people after the flag of Afghanistan's Taliban militant group was waved at a gathering in a Tehran park.
Afghanistan Ghani Orders Release of 500 Taliban Prisoners
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani ordered the release of 500 Taliban prisoners as part of a new ceasefire that could lead to long-delayed peace talks.
Taliban to Resume Talks with Kabul If Prisoners Freed
A senior member of the Taliban said the group will engage in talks with Kabul providing that the Afghan government frees the last of its Taliban prisoners.
Iran Welcomes Truce from Taliban over Eid Al-Adha
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman welcomed a recent truce announcement by the Taliban over Eid al-Adha, one of the greatest religious festivals of Muslims.
Iran’s Medical Aid Delivered to Afghanistan
Iranian Ambassador in Kabul Bahador Aminian handed over a shipment of medical assistance of Iran to Afghanistan's Ministry of Health on July 29.
Iran, Afghanistan to Link Rail Networks by November 2021
The deputy Urban Affairs Minister announced that Iran is building a railway for Afghanistan.
Taliban Warns of Action If US Not Leaving Afghanistan
The Taliban's political chief, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, warned the US that an appropriate decision will be made if the US forces fail to pull out of Afghanistan according to the agreed timetable.
Afghanistan 1st Transit Goods Shipped to China via Chabahar
Afghanistan’s first transit goods to China via Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port were shipped.
54,000 Tons of Cement Exported from Iran to Afghanistan This Year
A total of 54,000 tons of cement have been exported to Afghanistan from the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan in Iran.
Afghanistan Sends Third Cargo to India via Chabahar
Afghanistan Ministry of Transport announced on July 17 that the country's third transit cargo ship has sailed to India through the Iranian port of Chabahar.