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Iranpress: Afghanistan withdrawal schedule unchanged: Biden

Afghanistan withdrawal schedule unchanged: Biden

Wednesday, 11 August 2021 05:44

US President said on Tuesday that he, despite the fact that the Taliban have made significant gains against government forces in recent months, would not alter the Afghanistan withdrawal schedule.

Iranpress: Taliban: Afghan government started war

Taliban: Afghan government started war

Monday, 09 August 2021 04:57

A spokesman for the Taliban's political bureau claimed that it was the Afghan government that started the war in several provinces, the Al-Jazeera television network reported.

Iranpress: Taliban seize 3 provincial capitals in Afghanistan as US exit nears

Taliban seize 3 provincial capitals in Afghanistan as US exit nears

Monday, 09 August 2021 00:31

The Taliban seized three provincial capitals in Afghanistan on Sunday, according to Afghan officials, the latest to be overtaken by the insurgents since the start of a sweeping military offensive in May, as US exit nears.

Iranpress: China calls on US to help maintain stability in Afghanistan

China calls on US to help maintain stability in Afghanistan

Saturday, 07 August 2021 05:08

China said foreign forces withdrawing from Afghanistan should be more transparent with regional countries and avoid leaving behind all the problems and wash their hands of them, calling on the US to help maintain stability in the war-torn country.

Iranpress: UN envoy asks Council demand Taliban halt attacks on cities

UN envoy asks Council demand Taliban halt attacks on cities

Saturday, 07 August 2021 04:36

The UN envoy for Afghanistan urged the Security Council on Friday to demand that the Taliban immediately stop attacking cities in their offensive to take more territory as American and NATO troops pull out of the country.

Iranpress: Taliban, Afghan forces battle for control of Helmand’s capital

Taliban, Afghan forces battle for control of Helmand’s capital

Tuesday, 03 August 2021 03:22

After days of heavy fighting with Afghan security forces, the Taliban has entered Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand province, and now forces on both sides battling for control of the heart of the city.

Iranpress: Pakistan in contact with Iran over Afghan peace

Pakistan in contact with Iran over Afghan peace

Monday, 02 August 2021 20:36

Pakistan (IP) - Pakistani Foreign Minister says it interacts with the main regional players, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, to develop Afghanistan's peace talks process.

Iranpress: Afghan forces, Taliban insurgents locked in heavy fighting

Afghan forces, Taliban insurgents locked in heavy fighting

Sunday, 01 August 2021 01:26

Afghan government forces battled a major assault Saturday by Taliban insurgents on Lashkar Gah, the capital of embattled southern Helmand province, and officials said clashes were ongoing inside parts of the city.

Iranpress: Taliban doesn

Taliban doesn't believe in peace: Afghan MP

Saturday, 31 July 2021 10:20

Kabul (IP) –A Member of the Wolesi Jirga (Afghan parliament) says the Taliban doesn't believe in peace and its movements and progress in some parts of Afghanistan are suspicious.

Iranpress: Pakistan calls for political settlement of Afghan conflict

Pakistan calls for political settlement of Afghan conflict

Friday, 30 July 2021 05:03

Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that all energy should be focused on finding a political settlement of the conflict in Afghanistan.

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