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Iran says U.S. ‘defeat’ in Afghanistan a chance for lasting peace
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday said that the “defeat” of the United States…
Taliban enter Afghan capital, president and diplomats flee
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Taliban insurgents entered Kabul on Sunday and President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan saying he wanted…
Political solution in Afghanistan ‘more urgent than ever’: NATO
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — NATO said on Sunday that finding a political solution to Afghanistan conflict was more pressing…
Taliban enter outskirts of Kabul – reports
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Taliban fighters were ordered on Sunday to wait at the gates of Kabul and not…
At least 20 killed in Lebanon fuel tank explosion
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least 20 people were killed and nearly 80 others injured when a fuel tank…
Iran tightens coronavirus curbs as cases, deaths surge
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran on Saturday announced new curbs to combat the spread of Covid-19 as deaths and…
Russia says all 8 die in water-bomber plane crash in Turkey
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Russia on Saturday said all eight people onboard a Russian water-dropping plane died when it…
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on alleged oil smuggler, companies linked to Iran’s Quds Force
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday it was imposing sanctions on an alleged oil…
Iran calls for safety of diplomats in Taliban-seized Herat
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran’s foreign ministry called Friday for security guarantees for its diplomats in Herat, after Taliban…
Dozens detained after Syrian shops attacked in Turkey
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Dozens of angry Turks smashed up shops and cars believed to belong to Syrian migrants…
Iran’s Raisi names anti-Western hardliner as new foreign minister
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi named an anti-Western diplomat as foreign minister on Wednesday as…
Algeria wildfire death toll rises to 65 – state TV
SULAIMANI (ESTA) — At least 65 people, 28 of them soldiers deployed as relief firefighters, have been killed…