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.

Iran down Thailand in IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship opener

TEHRAN – Iran started the 2018 IFCPF (International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football) Asia-Oceania Championship on a high note on Saturday.

Lifesaving World C’ships: Iran’s Ghasemi wins silver at beach sprint

TEHRAN – Reza Ghasemi from Iran claimed a silver medal at the the 2018 Lifesaving World Championships underway in South Australian shores.

Iran basketball to face Qatar in preparation for Australia match

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team will meet Qatar twice as part of preparation for the FIBA World Cup qualifier's fifth and penultimate window.

Iran win three more medals at 2018 Lifesaving World Championships

TEHRAN – Iranian swimmers claimed three more medals at the 2018 Lifesaving World Championships underway in South Australian shores on Saturday.

Iran drop one place in FIBA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team have moved one place down to 25th at the FIBA World Ranking Men released on Monday.

Iran defeat Australia in rematch at AVC Cup for Women

Iran struggled to repeatedly beat Australia in dramatic four sets 22-25 25-23 25-22 25-20 in the 5th-10th playoffs round of the 6th AVC Cup for Women on Friday.

Iran move down one spot in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Despite an away win over Uzbekistan, Iran national football team have moved one place down to 33rd in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iran 6th at FIBA U18 Asian Championship

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Japan 60-58 on Saturday in the FIBA U18 Asian Championship classification game and finished in 6th place.

Australia Persian Intl. Film Festival unveils official lineup 

TEHRAN – The 7th edition of the Persian International Film Festival, which will be held in the Australian cities of Sidney and Melbourne, has announced the official lineup.

Iranian asylum-seeker’s death preventable, Australia court rules

The death of an asylum-seeker held in a remote Pacific camp from an infection was “preventable” and the Australian government should improve health care services for detainees, a coroner ruled on Monday.

Iran football team no longer Asian best team

TEHRAN – Australia, known as Socceroos, leapfrogged Iran to be the top ranked AFC nation in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday.

Iran men’s team defeat Guam at FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

TEHRAN – The Iranian national men’s team defeated Guam 22-15 in their first match at the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2018 on Friday.

Carlos Queiroz monitors wonderkid Daniel Arzani

TEHRAN - Iran national football team coach Carlos Queiroz is monitoring Melbourne City starlet Daniel Arzani, who is eligible to play for Team Melli.

Iran 7th at FIBA U16 Asian, Australia claim title

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Lebanon in 7-8 classification game of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship on Sunday.