KABUL (Pajhwok): Australia has temporarily barred visitors from Iran, citing heightened risks linked to the ongoing US-Israel conflict that could prevent Iranian nationals from returning
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the country’s interim leadership council has approved a decision to halt attacks on neighbouring countries unless Iran itself comes under attack from their territory.
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai and former head of the High Council for Peace Dr. Abdullah Abdullah expressed sorrow over the reported killing of Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, has traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, leading a diplomatic and technical delegation for the second round of nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Afghan and Iranian transportation officials have held talks to address challenges and remove obstacles facing road transport companies of both countries.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed the country’s foreign minister to initiate negotiations with the United States over Iran’s nuclear programme.
A technical railway team from neighbouring Iran has urged cooperation from the provincial administration of western Herat province in implementing work plans and facilitating the use of Herat–Khaf railway line.
Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi says the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) participated in the Istanbul talks with Pakistan in good faith and that resolving issues with the neighbouring country through diplomacy and mutual understanding remains a priority.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry says an economic and trade meeting was held in Kabul between Afghan and Iranian officials to increase trade volume between the two countries and follow up on previous commitments.