INTERNATIONAL — June 16, 2026
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Welcomes Iran-US Agreement to End the War
The remarks were delivered at a conference in Kabul attended by think tank representatives from Afghanistan and Central Asian countries, where the minister also addressed expanding regional ties.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Ariana News — corroborated by Hurriyat — 2 min read
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi welcomed the agreement between Iran and the United States to end the war.
Speaking at a regional conference of think tanks in Kabul, Muttaqi described the deal as a positive step that serves the interests of countries in the region.
He expressed hope for the agreement's full implementation to promote stability and underscored the benefits of peace over conflict.
Muttaqi also highlighted the expansion of Afghanistan's pragmatic relations with Central Asian countries through think tank cooperation.
Read the original reporting at Ariana News →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event: the named Afghan Foreign Minister making an on-record positive statement about an Iran-US agreement at a Kabul conference. Detail variations (agreement terms) do not undermine the corroborated fact of Muttaqi's remarks.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
An independent web search turned up no separate corroborating reports. Treat the account as single-sourced until more outlets pick it up.
Across the newsrooms
Where reports agree
- Muttaqi publicly welcomed an Iran-US agreement as beneficial for regional stability and interests
- The statement was made during a conference in Kabul
Where reports differ
- Specific terms of the agreement (Strait of Hormuz reopening, signing details, Trump announcement) are reported only by Hurriyat and absent from Ariana News
- Ariana News provides additional context on Central Asia relations and think tank cooperation not mentioned in Hurriyat
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Hurriyat
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International — Amir Khan Muttaqi, Iran-US agreement, Afghanistan foreign policy, Central Asia
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