Kabul says meetings in Tehran discuss 'political, economic, transit and refugee issues'

According to statement from presidential office, hardliner makes remarks in call with outgoing foreign minister; says Tehran wants good relations with neighboring Kabul

Insurgent group claims to control 85% of the country as the US accelerates final pullout, set to be completed by August 31

At least 20 people injured when tanker explodes at crossing; many trucks still on fire in conflagration seen from space

At least 7 injured admitted to hospital from explosions powerful enough to be spotted by NASA satellites; cause remains unknown

Fatemeh Jafari, 21, manages to overcome Tehran's tough bureaucracy and Iranian's xenophobia to open rare cafe run by member of Afghan minority