Iranian women look to make history at FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s team want to make history in the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament but they have a difficult task ahead since a total of 20 teams vying for just three spots.

Iran jumps two places in passport power global ranking

TEHRAN - Iran has moved up from 101st to 99th place with visa-free access to 42 countries around the world, Donya-e-eqtesad reported.

Iran advance to FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021

TEHRAN - Iran will represent Asia at the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021.

FIFA ranking: Iran still second best Asian team

TEHRAN – Iran national football team remain second best Asian team in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iran and Japan agree to boost defense cooperation

TEHRAN – In a video teleconference on Tuesday the defense ministers of Iran and Japan stressed the importance of making efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and continue communications between the two countries’ defense authorities.

Iran’s “Coexist”, “Quarantine”, “The Note” honored at Meihodo visual media festival

TEHRAN – “Coexist” by documentarian Komeil Soheili, “Quarantine” by photographer Maryam Saeidpur and “The Note” by photographer Siavash Eydani, all from Iran, have won the top prizes of the Third Annual Meihodo International Youth Visual Media Festival in Japan.

Iranian, Japanese museums discuss preservation, exploitation of cultural heritage

TEHRAN - Experts from the National Museum of Iran and the Museum of Teikyo University of Japan have explored ways to enhance cooperation in various museology arenas during a webinar on Wednesday.

Iranian, Japanese archaeologists hold conference online

TEHRAN – The 20th Iran-Japan archaeological conference has been held online with over 100 experts, students and researchers were in attendance.

Iran unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained unchanged in 29th place in FIFA World Ranking released on Friday.

By Javad Heirannia

It’s Biden that needs to take verifiable steps to lift Iran sanctions: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN - Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute, argues it is Joe Biden’s administration that needs to take verifiable steps to lift sanctions on Iran.

Iran move one spot up in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team climbed one place up to 29th in October’s edition of FIFA ranking.

Iran, Japan discuss Syria developments

TEHRAN – In a telephone conversation on Wednesday, two Iranian and Japanese diplomats held talks on the latest developments in Syria, according to a statement issued by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.

Japanese audience impressed by Iran’s “Driving Lessons”

TEHRAN – Iranian director Marzieh Riahi’s short film “Driving Lessons” has been honored with the audience award at the 25th Aichi International Women’s Film Festival in Japan.

Japan to vote on Shinzo Abe successor, Yoshihide Suga widely expected to be winner

Japan's governing party is set to vote Monday on a new leader to succeed Shinzo Abe, the winner is widely expected to be 71-year-old Yoshihide Suga who serves as chief cabinet secretary in the current administration.

Iran-Japan relations rising: diplomat

TEHRAN - Iran’s Ambassador to Japan, Morteza Rahmani-Movahed, has said that relations between Iran and Japan are growing.

FIFA ranking: Iran remain second best in Asia

TEHRAN – Iran national football team remained 33rd in world and second in Asia in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Movies from Iran to compete in Hiroshima animation festival

TEHRAN – Three Iranian movies will be competing in the 18th edition of the Hiroshima International Animation Festival, which will take place in the Japanese city from August 20 to 24.

Tehran sympathizes with Japan over deadly flood

TEHRAN — Tehran has expressed regret over the recent flood and landslide in Japan, which left dozens of people dead or missing and caused great damage.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran volleyball need a great coach: Ahmad Masajedi

TEHRAN – Former Iran national volleyball team player Ahmad Masajedi believes that Iran need a great coach if they want to keep moving forward.

Iran’s Women Futsal World Tournament participation in doubt

TEHRAN – Iran will have to participate at the 2020 Women’s Futsal World Tournament but it's not clear whether the Iranian football federation will send the team to the competition.

Iranian diplomat calls for continuation of consultation with Japan

TEHRAN - Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called for continuation of consultation and cooperation with Japan.

Iran unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national football team still are 33rd in world and second in Asia in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

Iran urges Japan to support 2231 resolution

TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in Japan has urged Japan to support the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 which removes the sanctions against Iran.

NGOs in Japan send 30 anti-corona packages to Iran

TEHRAN – In the past two days, 30 packages of donations from Iranian non-governmental organizations residing in Japan and some other groups have been sent to Iran, the Iranian ambassador to Tokyo has said.

Setting up national museum of anthropology is a necessity: expert

TEHRAN – Establishing a national museum of anthropology in Iran is a necessity to turn the spotlight on all people, local communities and folk cultures, director of Iran’s Anthropological Research Center, has said.

Iran thanks Japan for $23.5m help against COVID-19

TEHRAN - The Iranian Embassy in Japan thanked the Government of Japan for its decision to provide Iran with $23.5 million in aid to help the country in fight against the coronavirus.

Japan, Austria downgrade Iran travel warning

TEHRAN – Japan and Austria have significantly downgraded their travel warnings on Iran, a caution they, amongst some other countries, issued following the deadly crash of a Ukrainian plane near Tehran last month.

Iran women’s 3x3 schedule at OQT released

TEHRAN – Iran will start the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) with a match against Japan.

Iranian diplomat says ties with Japan have always been at good level

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Japan, Morteza Rahmani-Movahed, said on Monday that Iran-Japan ties have always been at good level, describing relations as “friendly”.