Spicogen vaccine to begin human testing in Iran

TEHRAN – The second and third phases of clinical studies of the Iranian-Australian Spicogen vaccine for coronavirus will be performed in Iran, Iranian Food and Drug Administration spokesman Kianoush Jahanpour said.

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.

COVIRAN BAREKAT vaccine unveiled

TEHRAN – The first batch of COVIRAN BAREKAT, equaling 300,000 doses of the first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by the Headquarters for Executing the Order of the Imam, was unveiled in a ceremony on Tuesday.

Mohammad Jamshidi proud to represent Iran basketball

TEHRAN - Mohammad Jamshidi and Iran are used to rolling over their opponents. They was clear when they beat their first opponents in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers by an average margin of 44.5 points per game.

Sydney exhibit to showcase rarely-seen Persian arts

TEHRAN – A collection of rarely-seen Persian arts and crafts will go on show at Australia’s Powerhouse Museum, which is the major branch of the Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences in Sydney.

We lost concentration against Iran: Mark Bosnich

TEHRAN - Former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich took a trip down memory lane about FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Iran at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Nov. 29, 1997.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Faghani’s removal from Iran international referees list causes controversy

TEHRAN - The removal of Alireza Faghani, the elite Iranian referee, from the Iranian football federation’s international referees list, has caused controversy.

Cooperating with Trump ‘unconstructive’, Iran tells Australia

TEHRAN — Hossein Amir Abdollahian, a senior foreign policy advisor to the Iranian Parliament speaker, has said Australia’s cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump’s “illogical policies” will not be conducive to regional security. 

Iran’s women down India at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

TEHRAN – Iran’s women’s team beat India 43-13 at the 2019 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships in Thai city Pattaya on Monday.

Iran U23 football team to play Australia

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team will meet Australia U23 team in a friendly match in Doha, Qatar.

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.

By staff and agency

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.

By Negar Asadi

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”.

By staff and agency

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.

By staff and agency

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.