Iran U23 team have chance of qualifying for Olympics: Hamid Estili

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed of Iran U23 football team head coach Hamid Estili says they have chance of booking a place at the 2020 Olympic Games, however it will be a difficult task.

Australia releases Iranian student Reza Dehbashi

TEHRAN – Australia has released an Iranian research student detained on alleged charges of exporting American equipment with military application to Iran.

Iran beat Australia at FIVB World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Australia 3-1 (25-22, 18-25, 25-18, 27-25) at the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) Men's World Cup at Nagano White Ring on Saturday.

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Australia not to be drawn into military conflict with Iran: Scott Morrison

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that his country will not be drawn into any military conflict with Iran.

Iran volleyball crowned Asian champions

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Australia in straight sets (25-14, 25-17, 25-21) in the 2019 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship at the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex here on Saturday.

Iran beat S. Korea to book a place at Asian Volleyball C’ship final

TEHRAN – Iran defeated South Korea 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-22) to book a place at the 2019 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship at the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex here on Friday.

Team Melli unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team have remained unchanged at number 23 in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Australia stun Iran at Asian Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN – Australia defeated Iran 3-1 (25–22, 23–25, 21–25, 21–25) at the 2019 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship at the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex here on Sunday.

Iran ease past Sri Lanka at Asian Volleyball C’ship

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Sri Lanka in straight sets (25-15, 25-17, 25-23) at the 2019 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship at the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex here on Friday.

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U.S. move to form coalition in Persian Gulf ‘not feasible’: Japanese professor

TEHRAN - Hisae Nakanishi, a professor of International Relations of the Middle East at Doshisha University in Japan, believes that the United States’ move to form a maritime coalition in the Persian Gulf is “unwise and even not feasible”.

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Australia does not agree with Washington’s stand on Iran: diplomat

Australian Ambassador to Russia Graeme Meehan has said that Canberra’s participation in the U.S.-led coalition in the Persian Gulf does not mean that the country agrees with Washington’s stand on Iran.

Australia joins naval mission in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - Australia has joined Great Britain and Bahrain in signing onto a U.S.-led maritime security mission that the U.S. claimed is aimed at protecting international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran believes the real reason for it is to threaten its interests in the Persian Gulf.

Australia, Bangladesh, UNICEF envoys meet with Zarif

TEHRAN – Australia’s ambassador to Iran, new ambassador of Bangladesh and new representative of the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in Iran met separately with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday.

Iran overpower Australia in Volleyball Nations League

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Australia in the second match of week four of the 2019 Volleyball Nations League on Saturday.

South Korea, Iran friendly confirmed by KFA

TEHRAN – South Korean men's football team will face Iran in a friendly match in Seoul on June 11.

Hamed Haddadi breaks silence on Iran basketball absence

TEHRAN – Iran center Hamed Haddadi has spoken for the first time about his absence in the national team.

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Australia, Japan support preserving nuclear deal

Australia and Japan have expressed support for preserving the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran punch ticket to 2019 FIBA World Cup with rout of Australia

TEHRAN - Iran's men's basketball team booked a spot in the 2019 FIBA World Cup with a win over Australia.

Iran name squad for World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Australia

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team coach Mehran Shahintab has named his 12-man team for two crucial matches against Japan and Australia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers.

Iranian-American basketballer Michael Rostampour invited to Team Melli

TEHRAN - Rising basketball player Mike Rostampour has been invited to Iran national basketball team.

Australian ref Chris Beath appointed for Iran vs Japan match

TEHRAN – Australian referee Christopher James Beath will referee Iran’s clash with Japan in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup semifinals, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referees Committee confirmed.

Sardar Azmoun plays down Iran 'favorites' tag

TEHRAN – Iran national football team forward Sardar Azmoun has played down his side's tag as 'one of the favorites to win the AFC Asian Cup' underway in the UAE.

César Ramos chosen to officiate Iran clash against Oman: Asian Cup

TEHRAN – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Referees' Committee has selected César Arturo Ramos Palazuelos to officiate the match between Iran and Oman.

UN refers Saudi teen to Australia for refugee resettlement

 The United Nations has asked Australia to consider refugee resettlement for an 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled to Thailand saying she feared her family would kill her, the Australian government said on Wednesday. 

Australian ambassador meets Hormozgan governor 

TEHRAN – The Australian Ambassador to Iran, Ian Biggs, met with Hormozgan Province governor Fereidoun Hemmati in Bandar Abbas on Sunday.

Team Melli partake at Asian Cup with boosted confidence

TEHRAN – The 2018 World Cup’s performance has boosted Iran national football team confidence, Team Melli defensive midfielder Omid Ebrahimi says.

Team Melli end year on top of Asia

TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained as top of the Asian football team in FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Iran seventh at World Junior Table Tennis Championships

TEHRAN – Iran boys’ team defeated their arch rivals India at the 2018 World Junior Table Tennis Championships to finish in seventh place on Tuesday.

IFCPF pleased with the Asia-Oceania Championship: Sam Turner

TEHRAN - The International Federation for Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) secretary general Sam Turner lauded the Islamic Republic of Iran Sports Federation for the Disabled who worked tirelessly to make IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship a great success.

Iran crowned IFCPF Asia-Oceania champions

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Australia 7-0 to win the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championship on Thursday.