Senior Iranian commander killed in Syria
Iranian state news agency has reported that Kiumars Pourhashemi, a senior military officer of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in Syria.
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Attack on Israel definite, inevitable: Araqchi
Iran’s Foreign Minister Sayed Abbas Araqchi has said his country will respond to Israel’s attack in compliance with international law and this decision was definite and inevitable.
Israel’s attack on Iran widely condemned
Ex-President Hamid Karzai, former chief of the High Council for National Reconciliation Abdullah Abdullah some countries such as Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Oman have condemned Israel's overnight attack on Iran, calling it a violation of international laws.
Iranian border guards accused of killing 260 Afghans
An Iran-based human rights organisation claims Iranian border guards have shot dead a large number of Afghan migrants near the Kulgon border area of Saravan city.
Haqqani stresses dignified return of Afghan refugees
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has renewed its commitment to bring back Afghan refugees from Iran and stressed a joint strategy to ensure the dignity and honor of returnees, a statement said on Tuesday.
Iran urged to stop ill-treatment of Afghan refugees
The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation (MoRR) has expressed concerns over the ill-treatment of Afghan refugees in Iran, fueled by disturbing pictures circulating on social media.
Iranian exports to Afghanistan surge by 28pc: Economic adviser
Iran's Economic Adviser to Afghanistan underlines that 25 percent of Afghanistan's imports originate from Iran, with trade volumes showing significant improvement.
Iran could attack Israel in a day or two: Blinken
Iran and Hezbollah could launch attacks on Israel "as early as Monday" in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and the Lebanese group commander Fuad Shukr.
New govt in Iran: Challenges and opportunities in Kabul-Tehran ties
The Center for Strategic Studies of Afghanistan on Saturday held a meeting to discuss relations between Kabul and Tehran, common challenges and opportunities with the new government of Iran. The meeting stressed the transition of relations between the…
Iran sends to the gallows 8 prisoners including Afghan
Iran executed eight prisoners condemned to death, including an Afghan and a woman, a human rights group Hangao said on Monday. In a statement, Hingao said these on death row people were executed in prisons of Karaj and…
Iran pledges humanitarian aid for Nangarhar flood victims
Officials of the Iranian Consul General in eastern Nangarhar province have pledged humanitarian support to the recent victims of flash floods in the province, a statement said on Thursday.
Pezeshkian, Jalili in fray as Iran heads to runoff vote
As no presidential wannabe could win 50 percent of votes, Iran will hold a runoff election on Friday, a media report said on Monday.
Iran downplays Canada’s decision to declare IRGC as terrorist organization
Following the inclusion of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the list of terrorist groups by the Canadian government, Tehran has said that this decision by Ottawa has no effect on the IRGC’s increasing power and authority.
Bid to smuggle 4,000 cattle to Iran foiled in Nimroz
Border police have prevented more than 4,000 cattle from being smuggled to Iran in northwestern Nimroz province, an official said on Thursday. Police chief Mullah Mohammad Dawood Ishaq told Pajhwok Afghan News personnel from the fifth border post…
40,000 Afghan refugees cross into Herat in more than 2 months
Iran deported about 40,000 Afghan refugees into western Herat province via Islam Qala port during the past two and a half months. Sayed Hazrat Agha, commissar in Islam Qala port, told a press conference that since the…
Aid package from Iran for flood-victims arrives in Balkh
Government officials say a package of food and non-food aid from Iran has arrived in Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of northern Balkh province, for floods-affected families. Local officials received the humanitarian aid at the Maulana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi Airport…
Helicopter carrying Iranian president crashes
Helicopter carrying Iranian President Ibrahim Raesi and some top government officials has crashed in the country’s northwestern mountainous region on Sunday, according to Iranian media reports.
Iran deports 1.3 million Afghan refugees last year
About 1.3 million illegal Afghan refugees were deported to their country from Iran during the past one year, Iran’s Interior Minister said on Monday. Ahmad Wahidi in a media interview said: “For preventing illegal refugees into Iran, the…
Afghanistan, Iran discuss bilateral trade, transit through Chabahar
Top Afghan and Iranian officials have held a meeting at the border point between the two countries and discuss strengthening bilateral traded ties and transit through Chabahar, a statement from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) said on Thursday.
Kidnapped in Iran, teenage boy rescued in Herat
A Afghan teenager kidnapped in Iran has been rescued in western Herat province, the Ministry of Interior (MoI) said on Sunday. In a video, MoI said security forces during an operation rescued the boy and arrested two kidnappers.…
Blasts heard in Iran’s Isfahan, Israel hits target
Explosions were heard in Isfahan city of Iran before three small drones were brought down hours after US media, quoting senior American officials, said Israeli missiles had hit an Iranian site. Iranian state television reported explosions in Isfahan…
Amid tensions, Tehran & Tel Aviv swap threats
Amid mounting calls for restraint, the Israeli army chief has pledged retaliation for Iran’s missile and drone assault, but Tehran also warned of a tit-for-tat response against another attack.
Karzai, Abdullah justify Iran’s military response to Israel
Former President Hamid Karzai and Head of the High National Reconciliation Council (HNRC) Abdullah Abdullah have termed Iran’s military response to Israel as the neighbouring country’s legitimate right to self-defence.
IEA opponents’ political activities disallowed in Iran: Murtazavi
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) political opponents lived a refugee life in Iran and were not allowed to be active politically, according to a statement from the acting deputy prime minister’s political office on Monday.
