US ‘defeat’ in Afghanistan a chance for lasting peace, says Iran's president

Raisi said that Iran will support efforts to restore stability in Afghanistan as a first priority

TBS Report

16 August, 2021, 04:30 pm

Last modified: 16 August, 2021, 04:32 pm

ran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran June 21, 2021. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi calls for national reconciliation in neighbouring Afghanistan.

Raisi said that Iran will support efforts to restore stability in Afghanistan as a first priority, reports the Al Jazeera citing IRNA news agency.

He called Iran "a brother and neighbouring nation" to Afghanistan.

Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

Raisi also described the Americans' rapid pullout as a "military failure" that should "turn to an opportunity for restoring life, security and stable peace".

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.