Iran Welcomes Turkey’s Successful Elections
Iran’s Foreign Ministry congratulated Turkey on successful handling of the local elections, saying the peaceful polls illustrate the rule of democracy in neighboring Turkey.
Iran Declares State of Emergency in Khuzestan amid Deluge Fears
The governor-general of Khuzestan has declared a state of emergency in the southwestern Iranian province following heavy rain and the threat of new flash flooding.
Floods Kill 4 in Iran’s West; Rescue Efforts Underway
Flash flooding killed at least four people, including a child, in the western Iranian province of Lorestan.
FIFA Women’s Ranking: Iran Drops Six Places
Iran’n women’s football team dropped six spots in the latest FIFA Women’s Ranking - the last edition ahead of this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Pope Francis Prays for Flood Victims in Iran
Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the loss of lives, injuries and damages caused by flash floods in Iran.
Japan Extends Insurance to Cover Imports of Oil from Iran
Japan will continue loading crude cargoes from Iran after it extended a state-backed insurance to cover imports of oil.
Iran Seals Place at AFC U-23 Championship 2020 Finals
Iran was held to a goalless draw by Iraq and advanced to the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020 Finals.
S. Korean Expecting Extension of US Sanctions Waiver on Iran Oil Exports
A sanctions waiver on Iran's petroleum exports that expires in May is expected to be extended during South Korean government officials visit to Washington this week.
IRGC Commander Visits Flood-Hit Areas North of Iran
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari paid a visit to flood-stricken areas in the northern province of Golestan.
Iran Slams Pompeo’s ‘Provocative, Meddlesome’ Comments on Hezbollah
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman slammed US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s recent comments about Hezbollah in Lebanon as “provocative, meddlesome, and undiplomatic”.