Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs, Hossein Zolfaghari, held talks with Afghanistan’s Minister of Refugees and Repatriations Hussain Alami Balkhi on the sidelines of the 69th session of the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme. During the meeting, Zolfaghari stressed that the Iranian government would spare no effort in facilitating the return of Afghan refugees to their homeland. […]

 A number of countries have denounced or offered condolences over a terrorist attack which on Saturday targeted military personnel and civilians in Ahvaz, southwest Iran. “France deeply condemns Saturday terrorist attack in Ahvaz,” a statement released by the French Foreign Ministry said on Sunday. The statement also sympathized with victims of the attack, saying France […]

Iran lost to Canada 3-2 (25-20, 20-25, 25-15, 23-25, 15-12) in a two hours and 7 minutes five-set thriller. The result eliminated Asians from the 2018 FIVB Men’s World Championship while Canada are still in the running for the second place in Pool G. Team Melli will face the U.S. on Sunday. Nicholas Hoag accounted […]

 Iraqis from different walks of life on Saturday staged a march in the southern city of Basra to condemn a recent attack on Iran’s consulate in the city, Press TV reported. Trampling on U.S. and Israeli flags, the Iraqi demonstrators chanted slogans in support of Iran and praised the country’s help to the Iraqi military […]

Iran stayed perfect in Pool after outlasting Cuba for a 3:1 (17:25, 25:18, 25:22, 25:19) win. It’s the first time in FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship that the Asians start with three wins from their first three matches. Thus Iran secured a place in Round 2 while Cuba, still without a point, is getting closer […]

 Iran and Puerto Rico will meet for the second consecutive editions of the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in Bulgaria on Wednesday after meeting in Poland in 2014. The only previous match between Iran and Puerto Rico at the World Championship was in Kraków at the 2014 tournament (first round). Team Melli won in straight […]

 Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has confirmed receiving offer to play two friendly matches against Argentina and Colombia but is not exactly clear why the request has been remained unanswered. According to the local media, Iran could EARN USD 600,000 from the friendly matches with Argentina and Colombia, scheduled to be held in […]

In recent weeks, we have witnessed an exodus of Afghan citizens living in Iran and their efforts to find a new place for business. The devaluation of Iran’s national currency, partly driven by cruel U.S. sanctions and the silence of European countries with regard to Trump’s actions, has sorely damaged the Afghans’ finances. A large […]

TEHRAN – An Iranian Assyrian lawmaker said on Friday the U.S. does not take any steps in favor of the Iranian nation, stressing Iran should primarily rely on its domestic capabilities rather than looking abroad. “If a country wants to be thriving, it should not trust America,” said Yonathan Betkolia, who represents the Assyrian and […]

 According to the latest FIFA ranking, Iran National Soccer Team (Team Melli) climbed five ranks to become 32nd in the world and took its title back from Australia. In the new ranking of FIFA published on Thursday, Iran received 1,471 points to become 32nd in the world and first in Asia. This is the first […]