Muslim Shirzad is a Kabul-based senior TV journalist, political commentator and university lecturer. He is one of the candidates in upcoming Afghan parliamentary elections. In an interview with Tehran Times, he spoke about Afghan peace process, America’s Afghanistan policy, President Ghani’s legacy and the upcoming elections. Following are the excerpts: Q. A few days ago, […]

Head of Iran’s Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi asserted that reliable sources have confirmed that after the defeat in Syria and Iraq, terrorist groups are sent to other places, especially Afghanistan and North Africa. Speaking at the Seventh World Peace Forum held at Tsinghua University in Beijing with a theme of “Constructing a Security Community: […]

After nearly 17 years of war, chaos, mayhem, misery, death and destruction, the United States is seeking peace negotiations with the Taliban in Afghanistan. That the US has miserably lost the plot in the war-ravaged country is no secret, but to come back after 17 long years of fighting and talk about peace parleys not only […]

The Iranian embassy in Kabul issued a statement Wednesday, vehemently rejecting accusations of providing military training to Taliban in Afghanistan, as cited by some Western media. “Terrorism and extremism are a common threat to all countries in the region,” the statement said, adding “joint efforts and collective actions are an inevitable necessity to confront such […]

Iran’s diplomatic mission to the United Nations has linked Afghanistan’s security with economic, social progress in the country, adding “any attempt to disrupt the vital project of Chabahar, will hinder the process of peace and development in Afghanistan.” Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo emphasized […]

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi strongly condemned the suicide attack in Afghanistan, saying “the terrorists and enemies of Afghan nation have been targeting the stability and security of the country.” A suicide bomber blew himself up in Afghanistan’s eastern city of Nangarhar on Saturday as mostly Taliban fighters gathered to celebrate a three-day cease […]

TEHRAN-Iran’s exports of electricity equipment to Iraq and Afghanistan showed 30 percent rise during the past Iranian calendar year of 1396 (which ended on March 20) and stood at over $120 million, IRIB reported on Monday. According to a member of Iran electricity industry syndicate, the exports are planned to reach $150 million by the […]

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says that Iran has spared no effort to help the security of Afghanistan. Major General Mohammad Bagheri made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Afghanistan Defense Minister Tariq Shah Bahrami in Tehran on Sunday morning. “Since the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran and […]

Afghanistan’s Minister of National Defense Lieutenant General Tariq Shah Bahrami arrived in Tehran on Saturday morning. Tariq Shah Bahrami is visiting the Islamic Republic upon the official invitation of Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Amir Hatami; he is heading a high-level defense and military delegation to Iran. During his stay in Iran, he will meet with Iranian […]

 At least 29 armed militants were killed during air attacks by Afghan air force in Helmand province, south of Afghanistan, on Saturday, Afghan Defense Ministry said in a statement released here on Sunday. “The air force’s warplanes targeted hideouts of Taliban militants in Gereshk, Nadali, Nahr-e-Saraj, Sangin and Marjah districts of southern Helmand province, on […]