The strange stability between Tehran and the Taliban
The relationship between the Taliban and Iran, once marked by military confrontation and nearly pushed to war, is now defined by caution and quiet engagement.
Afghanistan
Iranian drugmakers warn illicit exports to Afghanistan are rising
Iranian pharmaceutical industry figures warned that illicit Iranian-made medicines are increasingly appearing in Afghanistan, undercutting legal exports and deepening shortages at home.
Denmark arrests Afghan man linked to Iran spying plot in Germany
Danish police have arrested a 42-year-old Afghan man in Aarhus who is wanted in Germany over suspected Iranian espionage and an alleged plan to attack Jewish targets, Danish media reported.
Iran says Afghan attempts to cross border illegally have doubled
Attempts by Afghan citizens to cross illegally into Iran have doubled over the past six months compared with the same period last year, a senior Iranian border commander said, as Tehran accelerates deportations and tightens control along its frontier with Afghanistan.
Iran border guards kill six Afghan migrants in Sistan-Baluchestan - Haalvsh
Iranian border guards opened fire on a group of Afghan migrants crossing into Sistan-Baluchestan province, killing six people and wounding five others, the Baluch rights group Haalvsh reported on Tuesday.
Taliban gave IRGC leaked UK asylum list in bid for recognition – Telegraph
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard got a leaked British Ministry of Defense database from the Taliban, hoping to use it to detain suspects as bargaining chips in nuclear talks while the Taliban seeks recognition as Afghanistan’s rulers, the Telegraph reported.
With post-war deportations, Afghans in Iran bear brunt of official failures
In the midst of mounting economic pressure, international isolation and a series of military setbacks, Iran has launched a drive to deport Afghan migrants, marking the impoverished community's latest blow amid the vagaries of official policy.
Afghan women face grave risk as Iran intensifies mass deportations, Amnesty warns
Iran’s escalating mass deportations of Afghan refugees are putting thousands of women and girls at serious risk of Taliban persecution, Amnesty International said Thursday, calling on Tehran to halt what it called flagrant violations of international law.
Iran targets Afghan migrants amid post-ceasefire crackdown
Iran has launched a sweeping crackdown on Afghan migrants in the wake of a temporary ceasefire with Israel, targeting them for deportation and alleged security threats, according to officials and media reports.
Jaish al-Adl: A common foe draws Taliban and Tehran together
Once bitter enemies, Shi’ite Islamic Republic of Iran and Sunni Taliban-ruled Afghanistan are now cooperating against a shared foe, stepping up intelligence coordination to counter Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni militant group active along the Afghanistan-Pakistan-Iran border.
How the Taliban rape and terrorize women in custody
Taliban fighters are systematically using sexual violence, including rape, against captive women in Afghanistan to punish them for their societal roles and intimidate women into submission, according to accounts shared with Afghanistan International.
Border closures mark Iranian police plans for new year
Iran's police chief said the new Iranian year starting on Friday will mark a significant push towards sealing the country's borders and intensifying the fight against crime.
FM's Kabul visit aims to bolster Iran-Taliban ties
In a move signaling renewed engagement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Kabul on Sunday for high-level talks with the Taliban leadership.
No love lost: The six men who forged Iran and the Taliban’s unlikely bond
The Islamic Republic of Iran and Taliban-run Afghanistan - two pariah powers squeezed by the United States and weary from confronting it – have made unlikely common cause.
Afghanistan International denounces Taliban’s satellite frequency jamming
Afghanistan International, a news television channel, has issued a strong condemnation of the Taliban's satellite jamming activities, describing them as a direct assault on press freedom and the public's right to access information.
Iran unveils plan to cut Afghan immigrant population by 10% per year
Iran's Parliament has proposed reducing the foreign national population by 10 percent annually, amid growing public controversy over the increasing Afghan influx.
Afghan influx strains Iran's resources and heightens social tensions
Concerns are mounting in Iran over the increasing number of Afghan migrants, particularly since 2023, when reports emerged that the interior minister and IRGC general Ahmad Vahidi, was encouraging the influx of Afghans into the country.
Iranian police break neck of Afghan teen amid deportation crackdown
A 15-year-old Afghan has sustained severe injuries including a broken neck after Iranian police knelt on his neck amid escalating efforts to expel a growing number of Afghan immigrants.
Taliban declare Iranian diplomat 'persona non grata', ask him to leave
The Taliban have declared a senior Iranian diplomat "persona non grata", giving him only a few hours to leave Afghanistan, informed sources told Afghanistan International.
Iranian Official Compares Removing Afghan Refugees to 'Going to War'
The Deputy Governor of Tehran has warned about the "threatening" presence of undocumented Afghan immigrants in the province, likening their removal to going to war.
Taliban Ban on Afghanistan International Sparks Outcry
The Taliban's decision to ban London-based channel Afghanistan International has sparked condemnation from international journalism watchdogs and rights groups.
Daily Fines for Employers of Iran's Unauthorized Foreign Workers
In a move to regulate the employment of foreign nationals, Iran has introduced a daily fine of 12 million rials (approximately 20 USD) for employers hiring unauthorized foreign workers.