April 2015
Obama Takes Responsibility for the Deaths of Hostages in Afghanistan
President Obama accepted responsibility for the deaths of two hostages, an American and an Italian, during a U.S. drone strike against al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. He…
Afghan President's Visit to Tehran; Beginning of a 'New Chapter' in Relations Between Two Neighbors
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani visited Tehran, resulting in agreements on economic and security cooperation, particularly in combating terrorism and addressing drug trafficking. The visit highlights…
The Helmand Water Dispute: An Unresolved Issue Between Iran and Afghanistan
The Helmand River water dispute between Iran and Afghanistan has resurfaced, with Iranian officials accusing Afghanistan of misrepresenting floodwaters as Iran's rightful share. Experts emphasize…
Khamenei: The U.S. and Some Regional Countries Oppose Cooperation Between Iran and Afghanistan
Ayatollah Khamenei met with Afghan President Ghani, asserting that the U.S. and some regional countries oppose Iran-Afghanistan cooperation. Khamenei emphasized Iran's commitment to Afghanistan's security…
Afghanistan Parliament Grants Confidence Vote to Sixteen Proposed Ministers
The Afghan Parliament has approved sixteen ministers for the National Unity Government, nearly completing President Ashraf Ghani's cabinet. The Ministry of Defense remains without a…
Over a Hundred Killed and Wounded in Nangarhar Province Explosion in Afghanistan
A series of explosions in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, have resulted in over a hundred casualties, with conflicting claims of responsibility from the Taliban and ISIS. The…