Category: 1. Iran
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Iran’s women drop in FIFA ranking
TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s football team dropped one place in the latest Women’s World Ranking released on Thursday. Team Melli moved down one place to 68th in the ranking after they lost to Puerto Rico in a friendly match last week. Asian… Continue Reading
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Tabiat defeat Al Difaa Al Jawi in 2024/25 FIBA WASL
TEHRAN – Tabiat showed poise in crunch time to turn back Al Difaa Al Jawi SC, 92-88, to go 2-0 in the 2024-2025 FIBA WASL-West Asia League, Wednesday night at the Nouhad Nawfal Stadium. The reigning Iran Basketball League champion leaned on the… Continue Reading
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Iranian artists and activists condemn flogging of dissident singer
Iranian artists, activists, and public figures condemned the execution of a 74-lash sentence against singer Mehdi Yarrahi, denouncing it as a sign of deepening repression. Yarrahi was sentenced after performing the protest song Rousarito (Take Off… Continue Reading
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Trump’s Profanity And Threats Against Hamas
Why it matters: U.S. President’s statements reflect a broader U.S. policy that prioritizes military support for Israel, often at the expense of Palestinian lives and rights. This rhetoric not only exacerbates the… Continue Reading
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FM: Iran Pursues Path Of Independence In A Turbulent World Laid Bare By Trump-Zelensky Showdown
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote an op-ed in the Ettela’at newspaper, published on Wednesday, discussing the recent turn of events. Following is the full text of his article: Chaos in the White House; Dizziness in Global… Continue Reading
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Mehr News Agency – 32nd Intl. Holy Quran Exhibition inaugurated in Tehran
TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – The 32nd edition of International Holy Quran Exhibition was inaugurated at Tehran’s Mosalla of Imam Khomeini (RA) late on Wednesday with the participation of Iran’s Minister of Culture… Continue Reading
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Iran’s President Joins National Campaign To Reduce Road Accidents, Calls For Responsible Driving
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has joined the national campaign “No to Accidents” to address the country’s alarming road accident statistics, urging citizens to prioritize safety and responsibility while driving. With over 20,000… Continue Reading
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Zelensky’s Face-off With Trump Sparks Debate In Iran On Implications Of Tehran-Washington Negotiations
Iran’s Jomhuri-e Eslami newspaper highlighted in its Thursday edition that Zelensky, despite Ukraine’s ongoing war with Russia, defended his nation’s interests and demonstrated that accepting negotiations does not equate to surrender. The… Continue Reading
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Trump Threatens Palestinian People In Gaza
In a social media post on Wednesday, Trump renewed his warning that there would be “hell to pay” if the captives are not released. “This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a… Continue Reading
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Australian senator calls for probe into sanctioned Iranian TV channel
Liberal senator Dave Sharma urged Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong to investigate whether Iran’s state-backed English-language broadcaster, Press TV, is violating Australian sanctions and acting as a channel for foreign… Continue Reading