“Afghanistan places greatest trust in Iran, and the aid by the Islamic Republic of Iran for the reconstruction of Afghanistan has been practical and operational.”-Afghan President Hamid Karzai

On May 25, Karzai met with Chairman of the Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Alaeddin Boroujerdi.

Boroujerdi said Iran is ready to help Afghanistan become independent of the Untied States.  Iran has already helped with construction, and is the main supplier of refined fuel to Afghanistan.