Bomb explosion leaves dozen dead, several wounded in Iraq’s Basra

TEHRAN - At least a dozen people have reportedly lost their lives and many more sustained injuries in a powerful bomb attack in the southern Iraqi city of Basra, police and medical sources say.

World Cup qualifier: Iran to play Iraq at neutral venue

TEHRAN - World football’s governing body, FIFA, has asked Iraq to find a neutral venue to host its upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers.

Iranian delegation visits Basra ahead of Iraq match

TEHRAN – A delegation from Iran visited Basar Stadium to investigate the possibility of playing in the 2022 World Cup qualifier.

Iraqi police arrest ISIL terrorists among protestors in Basra

Commander of police in Basra announced that his forces have detained several ISIL terrorists among the protestors in the Iraqi city.

Six thousand Iraqis apply for Iran visa every day

TEHRAN – Some six thousand Iraqi nationals apply for the Iranian visa per day, according to Iran’s consulate in the city of Basra.

By Payman Yazdani

Iran is losing regional and world gas market: Energy expert

TEHRAN - Touching upon the necessity of Iran’s more active foreign and energy diplomacy to keep and increase its share in regional and world gas market, Omid Shokri believes Iran is even losing Turkey’s gas market.