Taliban doesn’t represent entire Afghanistan but should be part of solution
Iran on Monday said the Taliban represent only part of Afghanistan and not the entire country not now and not in the future.
Iran urges UN to facilitate peace process among all Afghan groups
Iran has called on the United Nations to help facilitate a peace process in Afghanistan aimed at ending decades of bloodshed in the conflict-hit country, saying a more stable Afghanistan will benefit all of its citizens, the broader region and the entire world.
Mortar shell hits Afghan wedding, killing several civilians
A mortar shell has hit a wedding ceremony in northern Afghanistan, killing at least six civilians and wounding several others, as violent conflict continues between the Taliban and Afghan forces.
Taliban seize key district on outskirts of Afghan capital
The Taliban militant group has captured a key district in Afghanistan’s central province of Wardak, despite the announcement of a three-day ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Delay in troops withdrawal to not go unanswered Taliban
Taliban have warned the US that any delay in the withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan would be a violation of the Doha agreement and would prompt the group's appropriate action.
27 people killed in bomb attack in Afghanistan
At least 27 people have been killed and dozens more wounded after a powerful vehicle-borne bomb went off in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Logar, local officials say.
US deploys 2 more bombers to Qatar to stand by for Afghanistan ops
The United States has dispatched two additional bombers to Qatar to carry out airstrikes in Afghanistan if needed, as the Pentagon and NATO begin a complete troop withdrawal from the Asian country in earnest in the coming days.
Tehran Vows Support for Peace Process , Intra-Afghan Talks
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed Tehran’s support for the participation of Taliban in Afghanistan’s political structure.
Taliban Denies CBS Claim of Endorsing Trump
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid denied claim by CBS News that the Afghan group wants US President Donald Trump to win the election and withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
Taliban Arrives in Pakistan for Talks
Afghanistan's top official in negotiations with the Taliban arrived in Pakistan's capital Monday on a three-day trip.