Lebanon

2021-11-11 00:21

Iran fail to qualify for FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B semis

TEHRAN - Iran lost to Indonesia 76-68 in the 2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B and failed to qualify for the competition's semifinals.

2021-11-10 19:05

Iran need Tarmei but everyone should respect values: Dragan Skocic

TEHRAN – Iran football team coach Dragan Skocic says that they need their forward Mehdi Taremi but respecting the values are their priority.

2021-11-09 18:56

Al Jassim to officiate Lebanon v Iran match

TEHRAN - Qatari referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim has been chosen to officiate the match between Lebanon and Iran in the 2022 World Cup qualification.

2021-11-07 20:15

Iran edged by Lebanon in FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B

TEHRAN – Iran suffered a narrow 66-64 loss against Lebanon in the 2021 FIBA Women's Asia Cup Division B opener on Sunday.

2021-11-06 21:40

Saudi excuses over Kordahi’s remarks aimed to overthrow Mikati cabinet, expert says

TEHRAN — Saudi Arabia’s disproportionate reaction to remarks to George Kordahi long before he was appointed as information minister is aimed at overthrowing the new Lebanese government, says Hassan Hanizadeh, an expert on Arab affairs.

2021-11-06 21:17

Taremi left out of Iran squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran iconic forward Mehdi Taremi will be absent in two matches against Lebanon and Syria in the 2022 World Cup qualification.

2021-10-31 21:13

Saudi plot to overthrow Lebanese government thickens

TEHRAN — In a chain of events intended to bring Lebanon to its knees, Saudi Arabia and its allies have taken an old interview out of context, published it, and surfed on it to topple the Lebanese government.

2021-10-31 19:46

Iran advance to 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup with win over Tajikistan

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Tajikistan 3-2 to book their place at the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup on Sunday.

2021-10-31 17:02

By Abir Bassam

What if we go back to 1975?

TEHRAN - After the Tayouneh massacre, the issue of granting a general amnesty to a convicted war criminal in Lebanon is in question once again. Such a terrible incident makes the person wonder about what was going on in Samir Geagea’s mind, the head of the Lebanese Forces [LFP], to commit such a crime on the 14th of October. The crime brought back into the Lebanese people consciousness the history of Geagea and his Forces, and what kind of future awaits Lebanon, since the attitude towards the “others” is almost back on the surface.

2021-10-30 21:01

Why is Saudi Arabia escalating tensions with Lebanon?

TEHRAN – Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait have decided to expel the ambassadors of Lebanon in the latest crisis in Beirut’s relations with some countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

2021-10-29 19:00

Revealed: The role of some Arab countries in Beirut port explosion

TEHRAN - A new report by “Rai Al-Youm” about the investigations into the port of Beirut explosion reveals that a bank account based in a Gulf capital and its main branch in Switzerland financed the ship and personalities affiliated with the future introduced nitrates without Hariri’s knowledge. The results of the port’s investigations will not be published as it is part of the black box of the war in Syria.

2021-10-29 00:33

Iran beat Lebanon at 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification

TEHRAN – Iran earned their second win in a row at the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification, beating Lebanon 2-0 on Thursday.

2021-10-26 15:30

Iran’s women’s basketball team to hold camp in Turkey

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s basketball team intend to hold a training camp in Ankara, Turkey as part of preparation for the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2021 Division B.

2021-10-26 10:50

Beirut has good ties with Iran, Lebanon FM says

TEHRAN — The Lebanese foreign minister says that his country has good relations with Iran and is taking steps to strengthen these relations.

2021-10-20 18:35

Iran diplomat meets UN, Italian envoys for Syria

TERHAN - Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister, met on Tuesday with UN and Italian special envoys for Syria Geir Pedersen and Italian Special Envoy for Syria Stephen Ravanan in Geneva.

2021-10-20 13:39

Hezbollah leader delivered speech on Beirut deadly shooting

2021-10-19 22:02

Nasrallah exposes trap set by Israel

TEHRAN – In his first appearance after the deadly shootings in Beirut last week, Secretary General of Hezbollah Sayed Hassan Nasrallah appeared calmer than ever. He placidly advised a troublesome political party to refrain from endangering co-existence in Lebanon.

After Tayouneh, Hezbollah: Will it restrain itself? Or will it compel himself?

2021-10-16 18:53

By A. Bassam

After Tayouneh crime, will Hezbollah restrain itself?

TEHRAN - When Hamlet, the Danish prince, discovered by chance that his father was killed by his uncle, he was confused and puzzled. Hamlet is the main character in one of Shakespeare’s plays, which was named after him. At that moment, the moment of truth, Hamlet changed and became a man with responsibilities. However, he was completely drained by the fact that his mother was involved in the conspiracy and she was married to his uncle, the killer.

2021-10-16 18:24

EX-Lebanese FM says Samir Geagea has mission to push Lebanon toward anarchy

TEHRAN — Former Lebanese foreign minister Adnan Mansour has castigated Lebanese Forces Party leader Samir Geagea for the bloody Thursday in Beirut, saying Geagea is seeking to push Lebanon to the verge of collapse and anarchy.

2021-10-15 21:20

What’s behind shootings in Beirut

TEHRAN – Lebanon took another step closer to a devastating civil war on Thursday after militants reportedly affiliated with a firebrand politician opened fire on peaceful demonstrators protesting against a judge whom they accuse of using last year’s blast at Beirut port to politically target Hezbollah and its allies.

2021-10-15 16:43

Iran strongly condemns tragic shootings in Beirut

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh late on Thursday strongly condemned the tragic shootings at peaceful protesters in Beirut, the capital of Lebanon.

2021-10-11 21:56

Iran-Syria ties entered ‘strategic phase’: spokesman

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has praised Tehran-Damascus ties, noting that they have been elevated to a strategic level.

2021-10-10 21:21

Supporting Lebanon is a ‘moral duty’: Iran FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said it is a “moral duty” to help the Lebanese and the Islamic Republic will leave no stone unturned to do this.

2021-10-08 21:26

Michel Aoun: Lebanon backs Iran's efforts to solve problems with regional states

TEHRAN - During a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beirut on Thursday, Lebanese President Michel Aoun underscored his country's support for Tehran's measures to improve relations with countries in the region.

2021-10-08 14:59

Hezbollah chief calls Iran sincere ally

TEHRAN – Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah told the visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian that “Iran has proven that it is a sincere and loyal ally, and it does to leave alone its friends at difficult times.”

2021-10-01 21:13

Let’s Talk about Power

TEHRAN — With the winter season arriving, the United Kingdom is now struggling with an immense fuel shortage crisis. Long lines are snaking down streets across the UK as drivers struggle to fill up their cars, causing widespread traffic misery and worries over whether the emergency services can do their work.

2021-10-01 17:56

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