Reactions to the Iran-U.S. Understanding on Afghanistan: From “Historic Victory” to Welcoming Regional Stability
Coinciding with the announcement of the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, a number of Afghan political figures, diplomats, and officials issued statements and remarks expressing their views on the agreement and its implications for the region.

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