Iran

Sri Lanka repays $20m Iranian oil debt with tea

"So far $20 million worth of tea has been exported to Iran under the barter trade agreement," Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena's office said

Iran asks FIFA to ban Israel

The Iranian Football federation has called upon the world soccer’s governing body, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association FIFA, to suspend Israel’s soccer federation over the country’s war in Gaza.

Iran stars facing 'last dance' in Asian Cup semis

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said several of his ageing stars are facing "the last dance" as they prepare to meet hosts and holders Qatar in Wednesday's Asian Cup semi-final.

Iran 'more united' after reaching Asian Cup last eight on penalties

Iran say they will be "more united" in the Asian Cup quarterfinals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria on penalties on Wednesday.

3 women, 4 children killed in 'Pakistan strike' on Iran

The missile strike took place two days after Iran carried out strikes against "terrorist" targets in Pakistan which left at least two children dead

Jailed Iranian Nobel winner hit with new sentence: family

The Revolutionary Court sentenced Mohammadi to 15 months in prison after a trial that she boycotted, her family added in their statement.

Analysis / Yemen attacks not seen drawing Iran directly into war

Iraqi militias responded with new threats against US interests, while Washington declared the Gulf state Bahrain among allies that supported the operation, risking the ire of the Houthis who have a powerful arsenal of drones and missiles.

US denies it or Israel were behind Iran blast

At least 103 people died in southern Iran at the grave of Revolutionary Guards General Qasem Soleimani, as mourners gathered exactly four years after he was killed in a US drone strike.

BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Love, loss, and hope in Tehran

Overnight, the saffron summer afternoons and evenings of dreamy stargazing tumble into a tale of grief, guilt, and pain.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia and Israel put a high US price tag on diplomatic relations

Like Israel, Saudi Arabia wants a formalised security agreement, even if that accord may not target Iran as explicitly as Israel’s request does.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Spikers lose big against Pakistan

Bangladesh national volleyball team failed to carry their spirited performance against South Korea to the second match against Pakistan, suffering a 3-0 sets defeat in the Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship in Urmia, Iran yesterday.

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

Iran end Bangladesh's AFC U-20 dream

Negin Zandi, who squandered a host of opportunities from the beginning of the match, scored the decisive goal in the 84th minute as she ran past the Bangladesh goalkeeper Rupna Chakma on a long ball and slotted a low drive into the open net.

December 27, 2022
December 27, 2022

Iran reroutes flight, orders Ali Daei's family off

Iranian football legend Ali Daei, who has backed protests following Mahsa Amini's death, said Monday an airplane from Tehran to Dubai had been rerouted and his family ordered off.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Iranians are not “docile” bodies

The current revolution in Iran is one that will go down in history as evidence that human beings have indomitable spirits and aren’t just mere sheep-like, “docile” bodies that abide by the laws of an all-seeing authoritarian shepherd.

December 6, 2022
December 6, 2022

Media should be careful not to report in Iran regime’s favour

Reporters have to be careful not take away from the truth in the hopes of a sensational story/headline

November 30, 2022
November 30, 2022

'The next 10 years for U.S. soccer has a bright future'

Relief and utter joy washed over American fans on Tuesday as the United States beat Iran 1-0 in a nailbiter to reach the last 16 of the World Cup, after they shockingly failed to reach the 2018 tournament.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Who can qualify?: Group A and B permutations

Qualification scenarios are shaping up as teams are eventfully poised after the completion of the second round of matches of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Fans brace for politically charged US-Iran match at World Cup

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pro-government fans over raging protests back home.

November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Iran 0-1 USA: What’s your prediction?

Diplomatic foes the United States and Iran face off on the pitch at the World Cup on Tuesday in a match that some Iranians fear may see further run-ins with stadium security or clashes with pro-government fans over raging protests back home.

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