U.S. Afghan Exit: “May history never forget this cowardice”
The United States has completed its hasty military withdrawal from Afghanistan after the last of its planes took off from Kabul airport, marking a historic day in the country’s history.
Iran says won’t rush to recognize Taliban
Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reiterated that Iran seeks the establishment of an “inclusive” government in Afghanistan, and is ready to facilitate intra-Afghan talks.
Iran Trade With Pakistan Not to Be Affected by Taliban
The Taliban rule in Afghanistan will not affect Iran and Pakistan trade, said a member of Iran and Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce said.
France, Britain to propose Kabul “safe zone”
At an emergency, United Nations Security Council meeting set for Monday, France, and Britain will submit a resolution on Afghanistan proposing a safe zone in Kabul to try and protect people trying to leave the country.
Escape From Quagmire
Recent developments in the region and nationn’ awareness and awakening have forced the Western countries to leave the region one after the other one in order to avoid more cost and casualties.
Pakistani FM holds Afghanistan talks in Tehran
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi met on Thursday with high-ranking Iranian officials to mainly discuss the mayhem in Afghanistan after the Taliban took over Kabul on August 16.
U.S. Presence in Region Behind Problems, Insecurity and Violence
President Ebrahim Raisi says the presence of the United States and other foreign countries in the region does not lead to security, but only causes more problems for regional states.
Ukrainian plane hijacked and unclasped in 30 minutes!
Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister reportedly claimed on Tuesday that a Ukrainian plane that was taking part in evacuation efforts of the country’s citizens from Afghanistan was hijacked and flown to Iran, but the claim was later denied by the country’s Foreign Ministry.
UK to “push for sanctions” on Taliban at G7 meeting
Sources say Britain plans to push world leaders to consider new sanctions on the Taliban when the G7 group of advanced economies meets on Tuesday to discuss the crisis in Afghanistan.
Iran elaborates on its Afghanistan policy
More than a week after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the collapse of the Afghan government, Iran outlined its nascent policy toward the new reality in a neighboring country with which Tehran is likely to have difficulty dealing.