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Wind farm to be opened on Iran-Afghanistan border

The head of Iran’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) announced the inauguration of a wind farm project on the border of Iran and Afghanistan in the near future.

Violence against civilians surges in Afghanistan after peace talks: UN

Civilian casualties in Afghanistan escalated sharply after peace talks began last year, the United Nations said in a report released on Tuesday, calling for a cease-fire as negotiators met for the first time after weeks of inaction.

Iran condemns deadly blasts in Afghanistan

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned blasts that hit the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday, killing a police chief and his bodyguard.

Taliban attack kills 10 pro-gov’t Afghan forces

At least 10 pro-government Afghan forces were killed in fierce overnight fighting after their checkpoint came under attack from Taliban militants in northern Afghanistan, officials said Friday.

Afghan FM: Taliban have violated its commitments to peace deal

Afghanistan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar said the Taliban militant group have violated its commitments to a peace deal it has signed with the United States.

Joint surveying begins as Iran, Afghanistan move to implement river-sharing deal

Iran and Afghanistan launched a month-long surveying operation in their joint border region to work out the topographic features of the Helmand River as they seek to implement the terms of an old river-sharing agreement.

Iran encourages all Afghan groups to join national talks

Iran said on Tuesday the recent visit to Tehran by a Taliban delegation was coordinated with Kabul, and that it stands ready to engage in dialog with all political groups in neighboring Afghanistan with the aim of encouraging them to back the central government and take part in national peace talks.

Zarif: Iran supports formation of inclusive gov't in Afghanistan

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday Iran supports the formation of an Islamic government in neighboring Afghanistan, which represents people from all political groups and factions of the country.

Foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond May deadline: NATO sources

International troops plan to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May deadline envisaged by the insurgent Taliban’s deal with the US, four senior NATO officials said, a move that could escalate tensions with the Taliban demanding full withdrawal.

Minister: Iran ready to help renovate Biruni’s tomb in Afghanistan

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ali-Asghar Mounesan on Sunday voiced Iran’s readiness for the reconstruction of Abu Rayhan Muhammad ibn Ahmad Biruni's tomb in Afghanistan.

Iran won't recognize any entity that seizes power in Afghanistan through war

The secretary of the Supreme National Security Council said on Wednesday that Iran will never recognize any entity that would grab power in neighboring Afghanistan through war and armed conflict.

Intra-Afghan talks only lasting way to maintain peace in Afghanistan: Iran

The spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said intra-Afghan talks are the only sustainable approach to maintain peace in the war-ravaged country.

Afghanistan to launch first passenger rail service to Iran

Afghanistan will launch its first passenger train to Iran this year, following a landmark rail service which opened between the two neighbors last month.

Iran urges reduction of violence in Afghanistan

Iranian Foreign Minister's special assistant for Afghanistan affairs stressed the necessity of reducing violence and increasing collaborations in Afghanistan.

Minister: Iran ready to build railway in Afghanistan

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami referred to sustainable development as Iran’s strategy in the region, saying Iran is ready to connect Khaf-Herat railway to Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan.