Iran's envoy to the United Nations (UN) says the Islamic Republic supports the world body's efforts to address global food insecurity amid the acute hunger crisis gripping the world. 

The dramatic collapse of the former Afghan government and its national security forces followed by the Taliban's takeover of the country were direct consequences of decisions made by Washington, says a new report.

Afghanistan's Taliban group says it is hosting peace negotiations between the Pakistani government and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in an attempt to end more than two decades of deadly conflict between the two sides.

Washington’s deal with the Taliban and the subsequent botched exit of US troops from Afghanistan was “the single most important factor” in the rapid collapse of the war-ravaged country's military last year. 

To promote and develop joint defense and military cooperation with regional countries, Iran has inaugurated a manufacturing plant for indigenously-developed Ababil-2 multi-role tactical unmanned aerial vehicles in Tajikistan.

Afghan people, journalists and the Taliban have condemned the death of veteran Al-Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh at the hands of Israeli forces.

Pakistan’s restive northwestern region bordering Afghanistan has served as a safe haven for local and foreign militants for years.