Iran holds Canada responsible for death of national

TEHRAN – Tehran has condemned the fatal shooting of an Iranian national by the Canadian police, calling for Ottawa’s explanation over the issue.

Barkhah named Iran weightlifting coach

TEHRAN - Mohammad Hossein Barkhah has been named as new head coach of Iran weightlifting team.

Iran calls double standards biggest threat to human rights

Mohammad Hassaninejad, Iran’s envoy in the third committee of the UN General Assembly, said on Tuesday that biggest threat to human rights stems from “hypocrisy, politicization and double standards”.

Ottawa willing to resume diplomatic ties with Tehran

TEHRAN – A top Foreign Ministry official, while referring to Canada’s desire to resume diplomatic relations with Iran, said remaining technical issues need to be resolved by the Canadian side in order to resume relations.

Canadian author: Iran playing major role in defeating terrorism

TEHRAN – A senior Canadian author and political commentator has praised Iran’s anti-terrorism campaign in the Middle East, saying the Islamic Republic has been fighting the phenomenon while the West’s support for terror groups in the region is well documented.

Iran, Canada resume talks on bilateral ties

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced on Monday a Canadian delegation has traveled to Tehran to pursue efforts to re-establish diplomatic relations between the two countries, Press TV reported.

By John Lloyd

Europe’s Brexit envy

Britain’s intention to leave the European Union - Brexit - will greatly affect the rest of the world.

Canada win FIBA U19 World Cup, Iran finish 15th

Canada claimed their first-ever FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2017 title after beating Italy 79-60, in Sunday's Final in the Egyptian capital of Cairo.

Iran beat Argentina at FIVB Volleyball U21 World Championship

Iran played in the first classification playoff for the fifth place at the FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 World Championship in Brno on Saturday and, hardly to anyone’s surprise, it went over five sets. This was the sixth consecutive five-setter for the Iranian team at the tournament and this time it was Amirhossein Esfandiar who led the team to victory – 3-2 (25-23, 15-25, 18-25, 25-22, 15-10) over Argentina.

by Patrick Wintour

Merkel and Trump head for clash at G20 summit

German chancellor plans to make climate change, free trade and mass migration key themes in Hamburg, putting her on collision course with U.S.

by Patrick Wintour

Three-quarters of world has little or no confidence in Trump, Pew study finds

Israel and Russia have faith in Trump – not so European allies

Iran finish eighth at U-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Iran had to settle for eighth place at the men's U-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship after a 76-63 loss to France on Thursday.

Iran beat Brazil in U-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Iran defeated Brazil 59-46 in Day 4 of the 2017 U-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship on Monday.

Iran lose to Canada in U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Iran lost to Canada 68-59 in the third day of competition at the 2017 Men’s U23 World Championship on Sunday.

Iranian pop singer Mohammad Alizadeh to tour Australia, Canada

TEHRAN – Iranian pop singer Mohammad Alizadeh to tour Australia and Canada in summer and autumn this year.

Iranian rock star Reza Yazdani touring Canada

TEHRAN – Iranian rock star Reza Yazdani began a tour of Canada on May 19 with a performance at the Richmond Hill Center for the Performing Arts in Toronto.

Iranians cannot vote in Canada in upcoming election

TEHRAN – According to the federal Canadian government, no polling stations will be set up for Iranian citizens in Canada to participate in Iran’s upcoming presidential election.

“Good, Bad, Garish” to go on screen in Canada

TEHRAN – Director/writer Peyman Qasemkhani’s comedy film “Good, Bad, Garish” is scheduled to go on screen in Canada.

Iran know opponents at U-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship

Iran learned fate at the 2017 Men’s Under-23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship (2017 U23WWBC).

“20th Circuit Suspects” to have its intl. premiere at Hot Docs 

TEHRAN – Iranian filmmaker Hesam Eslami’s acclaimed documentary “20th Circuit Suspects” will have its international premiere at Hot Docs, a prestigious festival documentary film in Toronto, Canada in May.

Iran calls Canada’s court ruling ‘unacceptable’

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Sunday that a Canadian court’s ruling against Iran is “unacceptable”.

Quebec’s response to hate: more tolerance

No society is immune to acts of terrorism, especially by a lone wolf driven by deep hatreds.

By Jillian Kestler-D’Amours

Canada must match words with actions

Justin Trudeau broke several hours of silence following American President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration, taking to Twitter on Saturday afternoon to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to welcoming refugees and asylum seekers.

Iran condemns terror attack on mosque in Canada

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi condemned on Monday shooting at a mosque in Quebec, Canada, which left six people dead and eight injured.

Iran wheelchair basketball win AOZ U23 qualifying tournament title

Iran claimed the title of the IWBF Asia Oceania Zone U23 Wheelchair Basketball Championships on Saturday.

Iran U23 World Wheelchair into World Championship

Iran booked a place at the U23 World Wheelchair Basketball Championship on Friday.

Iran female team takes World Taekwondo Junior Championships title

Iran female team won the title of the 2016 World Taekwondo Junior Championships.

“Cyanide” has its world premiere in Canada 

TEHRAN -- “Cyanide”, the latest film by Behruz Shoeibi about the Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization, an Iranian political–militant organization in exile that carried out many terrorist operations during the 1980s to overthrow the Iranian government, had its world premiere in Canada last week.

Stars of Tomorrow: Iran’s Mobina Nejad Katesari

Nobody can confirm whether or not if it is a world record, but everybody in Burnaby is talking about it: The incredible run by Iran’s Mobina Nejad Katesari on Day 1 of the 2016 WTF World Taekwondo Junior Championships.

Iran, Argentina volleyball federations sign MoU

Iran and Canada volleyball federations signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday.