Afghanistan-Iran relations

Kabul and Tehran have conflicting claims over the Helmand river’s water, but other mutual interests bind the two sides together despite this point of contention. 

Iran is arguably disappointed with the Taliban, but will Tehran take a step back from the relationship?

Neither the Helmand River Treaty nor customary international law denies Afghanistan the right to construct dams over the Helmand River.

Both Iran and the Taliban do not want an escalation, but long-smoldering hostilities risk spiraling out of control.

The U.S. and Iran are talking. That’s good news for Afghanistan.

"This virus is like the wind," said one returnee. "You do not know where it comes from and how you get infected." 

How will the Iranian general’s assassination impact the ongoing U.S.-Taliban peace negotiations?

For India and Afghanistan, Chabahar holds great promise.

Sanctions on Iran and the possibility of conflict are jeopardizing Kabul's long-term development plans.

Emboldened by foreign support, the Taliban continue to refuse talks with the Afghan government.

An interview with Brig. Gen. (retd) Venkataraman Mahalingam.