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Iran is set to strengthen ties with Afghanistan as President Masoud Pezeshkian and acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met during the Tehran Dialogue Forum 2025. They discussed fostering dialogue to tackle challenges between the two nations, emphasizing their shared Islamic heritage and common views on international issues. Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s support for the Afghan people, while Muttaqi praised Iran as a “good neighbor” and expressed hopes for enhanced trade, currently at $3 billion. He also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and the potential for Afghanistan to become a secure trade hub following improvements in security and stability.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of collaboration between Iran and Afghanistan during his visit to Kabul, focusing on joint border security and shared concerns. Key discussion topics included water management, migration issues, enhanced border security, and promoting trade relations. Araghchi highlighted the close ties between the two nations, rooted in shared religion and language, and acknowledged the vital role of Shia scholars in Afghanistan’s cultural development. He stressed the need for friendship among diverse ethnic and religious communities and noted the Shia Ulema Council’s appreciation for Iran’s support of Afghan expatriates and educational opportunities over the years.
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs, recently discussed the implications of a UN Security Council vote on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The vote revealed divisions, with four countries supporting it and nine opposing. Gharibabadi criticized European nations for failing to meet their JCPOA obligations since the U.S. withdrawal in 2018, arguing that their claims of Iran’s non-compliance are unjustified. He warned that if UN sanctions are reinstated, it could jeopardize a recent agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Gharibabadi emphasized Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while asserting the country will respond to any hostile actions.
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The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, announced a strategy to use armed vessels to protect national interests in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized the IRGC’s readiness to confront threats, highlighting Iran’s advanced missile capabilities and the Quds Force’s role in shifting tensions away from Iranian territory. Salami noted the influence of the Quds Force in regions like Palestine and Iraq, underscoring Iran’s military and political strength. Additionally, Rear Admiral Ali Tangsiri announced planned military exercises with Iraq and the introduction of new drone carriers to enhance naval capabilities.