Persepolis Held by Fajr Sepasi: 2025-26 IPL
The Persepolis football team was held to a 1-1 draw against Fajr Sepasi in its opening match of the 2025-26 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Monday.
Israel demands release of all captives in blow to Hamas-approved truce proposal
Israeli cabinet spokesperson David Mencer said that the regime is not interested in “partial deals.”
President Pezeshkian: Iran’s definite policy is to deepen friendly ties with Armenia
President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed his satisfaction with the productive agreements reached during his two-day visit to Yerevan.
Iran Faces 300m Cubic Meters Daily Gas Shortfall
TEHRAN - Iran is grappling with a significant gas supply imbalance, with shortages estimated at 300 to 350 million cubic meters per day, according to Saeed Tavakoli, Deputy Oil Minister and CEO of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC). Speaking at a press briefing on Tuesday, he acknowledged that the country faces a serious energy deficit, requiring coordinated national management.
Ukraine peace deal far from imminent after Trump meets Zelensky and European leaders
No quick Ukraine peace deal is expected after the US president hosted his Ukrainian counterpart and top European officials, four days after he held discussions with Russia's Putin on the nearly four-year-long conflict.
Iran, Armenia Chambers of Commerce Establish Direct Communication Mechanism
TEHRAN - A new framework for direct communication between the chambers of commerce of Iran and Armenia has been established following a meeting between Mohammad Reza Bahraman, Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, and Karen Ivanov, Deputy Head of the Armenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Iran and Armenia sign key cooperation documents
President Masoud Pezeshkian (standing left) and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (standing right) oversee the signing of cooperation documents, Yerevan, August 19, 2025.
First vice president praises successful Arbaeen pilgrimage amid high turnout
Mohammadreza Aref emphasized that the presence of pilgrims in this year’s Arbaeen was “exceptional,” with an estimated 20 million attendees.
Iran U-21 Volleyball Team Defeats France: Friendly
Iran’s U-21 volleyball team defeated France 3-1 (25-22, 25-21, 22-25, 15-11) in a friendly match on Sunday.
Vice president: Iran’s strategy is based on resolving issues through negotiation
The First Vice President stated that the strategy of Iran is to resolve issues through negotiation.