Asian Cup: Japanese referee Sato chosen to officiate Iran’s opener

TEHRAN – Japanese international referee Ryuji Sato has been chosen to officiate Iran’s opening match in the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.

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.

Iran holds tourism session in Tokyo

TEHRAN – Iran’s Tokyo embassy on Wednesday hosted a tourism session with the aim of promoting Iranian culture and travel destinations.

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Iran’s VP urges Japan to stand against U.S. unilateralism

Iranian Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has called on Japan use its power and influence to put an end to “U.S. unilateralism” in the world.

Receiving waivers, Iran’s Asian customers ready to resume oil imports

TEHRAN – After receiving waiver over U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil industry, the country’s biggest oil customers in Asia, namely China, India, Japan and South Korea have announced readiness for resuming oil imports from Iran.

Japan, South Korea plan to resume Iran oil imports from January: sources

Refiners in Japan and South Korea are looking to resume Iranian oil imports from January after receiving waivers from U.S. sanctions on Tehran, sources familiar with the matter said.

By Negar Asadi

Khashoggi’s murder questions anti-Iran approach of Trump: scholar

TEHRAN - Modjtaba Sadria, a prominent scholar, says that murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi questions the Trump administration’s tough approach towards Iran.

Japan, China ties at ‘historic turning point’ as Abe is in Beijing

China has welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in a rare trip to the country, where the two regional powers are due to sign a number of deals amid deepening trade dispute with the United States.

Iranian passport ranks 98th in Henley Passport Index 2018

TEHRAN - Henley & Partners, a London-based residence and citizenship planning firm, has ranked Iran 98th in terms of visa-free travel among all countries in the world, according to its updated Passport Index data for 2018.

Tehran, Tokyo draw co-op roadmap for female crafters

TEHRAN – Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and Japan’s Sasakawa Peace Foundation have drafted a roadmap for conducting surveys to assist Iranian craftswomen, CHTN reported.

Japan says continuing cooperation with Tehran under sanctions

A senior official of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced that the country will not alter its supportive policies towards Iran after implementation of the US sanctions on November 4.

Japan’s new ambassador submits credential to Zarif

TEHRAN – Japan’s new ambassador to Tehran, Mitsugu Saito, (left) met on Monday with Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to submit a copy of his credential to him. Before embarking on mission to Tehran, Saito served as Japan’s ambassador to Oman.

Iran fall short against Japan at FIBA World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Four days after defeating the Philippines 81-73 at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers, Iran suffered a defeat against Japan.

Iran proposes having tourism exhibit in Japan

TEHRAN – Tehran’s ambassador to Tokyo on Saturday proposed holding an exhibit of Iran’s handicrafts and tourism potential in Japan.

Diplomat: JCPOA to die if others bow to U.S. pressure

TEHRAN – The new Iranian ambassador to Japan said on Wednesday that the 2015 nuclear deal will die if other countries bow to U.S. pressure, urging Japan, China, Russia and the European Union to take essential steps to save the deal, officially referred to as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Siamand Rahman collects gold at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting C'ships

TEHRAN – Siamand Rahman from Iran claimed a gold medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Wednesday.

Iranian ambassador submits credentials to Japanese emperor

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ambassador to Japan, Morteza Rahmani-Movahed, on Tuesday submitted his credentials to Japanese Emperor Akihito.

Iran’s Solhipour wins gold at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting C'ships

TEHRAN – Hamed Solhipour claimed Iran’s first gold medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Tuesday.

Moradi seizes Iran’s third silver at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting C'ships

TEHRAN – Nader Moradi from Iran claimed a silver medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Monday.

Iran’s Rostami takes silver at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships

TEHRAN - Rouhollah Rostami from Iran claimed a silver medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Monday.

Iran’s Yousefi wins silver at Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships

TEHRAN – Yousef Yousefi Pashaki claimed a silver medal at the Asia-Oceania Open Powerlifting Championships on Sunday.

Iran condoles Japanese over deadly landslide

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the recent deadly floods and landslides that have killed 20 and injured many more in Japan.

Siamand Rahman not to break world record in Japan

TEHRAN – Iranian super heavyweight powerlifter Siamand Rahman says he is not going to break the world record in Japan.

Japanese minister calls for close ties with Tehran

TEHRAN – The Japanese minister of education, culture, sports, science and technology on Sunday described Tehran-Tokyo as “historical” and called for the development of bilateral relations in all fields.

Japan objects effect of U.S. sanctions on Iran on its energy supply

TEHRAN - Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshige Seko said his country’s energy supply should not be affected by U.S. sanctions on Iran, Platts reported.

Iran march into FIBA U18 Asian Championship quarters

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Japan in the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship on Tuesday to advance to the competition’s quarter-final.

Iran know rivals at Asian Women's Handball C’ship

TEHRAN – Iran discovered their opponents in the 2018 Asian Women's Handball Championship.

Tokyo to host Iranian film festival

TEHRAN – The Japanese capital of Tokyo will playing host to a festival of Iranian films from August 7 to 9.