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Analysis / Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack
The political pressure to punish Iran creates a thorny problem for the administration: how to deter such attacks in future without escalating regional tensions, raising oil prices or antagonizing China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil.
World heading in a dangerous direction again
Israel, Iran must be pressured to take a step back
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iran frees hundreds after World Cup win over Wales
Iran has released more than 700 prisoners after the national team's World Cup football victory over Wales, the judiciary's Mizan Online website said Monday.
Queiroz demands Klinsmann's resignation over 'outrageous' Iran remarks
Iran's coach Carlos Queiroz lambasted German soccer icon Juergen Klinsmann for criticising his team's World Cup conduct, calling his remarks a "disgrace to football" and urging him to resign from his role with world governing body FIFA.
Iran players opt not to sing national anthem at World Cup
Iran's national soccer team chose not to sing their country's anthem before their opening World Cup match against England on Monday, in an apparent show of support for protesters back home.
Iran issues first death sentence over Mahsa Amini protests
Iran on Sunday issued its first death sentence over the protests that have shaken the country's clerical leadership, the judiciary said, with a rights group warning other convicts risked being "hastily" executed.
Goal machine Taremi ready to lead Iran's World Cup push
Iran striker Mehdi Taremi's four years in Portuguese football have turned unquestioned potential into one of the most potent weapons at the disposal of national team coach Carlos Queiroz.
Iran is a lesson in the failure of authoritarianism
The uprising in Iran makes one wonder whether another spring is at hand.
Ruling regime's legitimacy under question in Iran?
Iran's protests have shined a new light on the seemingly limitless powers of its Supreme Leader
