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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: 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: 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.

Iranpress: Taliban unlikely to seize power in Afghanistan: Russia’s envoy

Taliban unlikely to seize power in Afghanistan: Russia’s envoy

Friday, 30 July 2021 03:02

The Taliban is unlikely to seize power in Afghanistan, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations said.

Iranpress: US to support Afghan troops through airstrikes: Gen McKenzie

US to support Afghan troops through airstrikes: Gen McKenzie

Monday, 26 July 2021 03:29

Amid Taliban's ongoing offensive in Afghanistan, US Central Command (CENTCOM) Chief General Kenneth McKenzie on Sunday said Washington will continue to support Afghan security forces through airstrikes in combatting Taliban insurgents.

Iranpress: Russia invites India, Iran to join troika talks on intra-Afghan peace process

Russia invites India, Iran to join troika talks on intra-Afghan peace process

Thursday, 22 July 2021 05:28

Russia on Wednesday backed the inclusion of India and Iran in the extended troika talks, a Moscow-backed grouping aimed at facilitating the intra-Afghan peace negotiations.

Iranpress: Taliban halts fighting in Afghanistan temporarily

Taliban halts fighting in Afghanistan temporarily

Wednesday, 21 July 2021 20:18

Kabul (IP) – Taliban has temporarily halted clashes in Afghanistan on the occasion of the Eid al-Adha.

Iranpress: Negotiations, only solution to Afghanistan crisis: Iranian official

Negotiations, only solution to Afghanistan crisis: Iranian official

Tuesday, 20 July 2021 09:58

Tehran (IP) – Deputy secretary-general of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening says the only way to return peace and security to Afghanistan is through negotiations.

Iranpress: UNHCR appreciates Iran

UNHCR appreciates Iran's services to Afghan's migrants

Monday, 19 July 2021 19:53

Tehran (IP) - The Head of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran praised the services of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Afghan citizens.

Iranpress: Zakharova: Russia

Zakharova: Russia's talk with Taliban is in line with UN Security Council

Monday, 19 July 2021 06:01

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said that Moscow is in contact with the Taliban in accordance with UN Security Council resolutions.

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