Maduro shuts border with Brazil to block U.S. package

President Nicolas Maduro has ordered Venezuela's border with Brazil to be shut as the US-backed opposition prepared to bring in what it calls American “humanitarian aid.”  

Importing medicine from Brazil ‘a new objective’: health minister 

TEHRAN — Importing medicine, raw materials, and medical equipment from Brazil has become one of the objectives of the Iranian Health Ministry after U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), Health Minister has said.

Brazil will stand with Iran in face of U.S. sanctions: ex-president 

Former President Fernando Collor de Mello says Brazil will stand with Iran like other member states of BRICS, the association of five major emerging economies, in the face of US sanctions. 

Iran to play Brazil in Qatar tournament: report

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will reportedly play Brazil in a four-team tournament, to be held in Doha, Qatar in March 2019.

Iranian diplomat meets with Brazilian FM

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Affairs Gholam-Reza Ansari has met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes Ferreira, the official website of the Foreign Ministry reported.

By Kamal Iranidoost and Payman Yazdani

Brazilian govt. to help businesses continue trade with Iran: Ambassaddor

TEHRAN – The Brazilian government will spare no efforts to help Brazilian and Iranian firms develop relations after the U.S. withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal, according to the Brazilian ambassador to Iran in an exclusive interview with the MNA.

VNL: Iran suffer narrow defeat to Brazil

This may have been a match of five sets, but in the end of all came down to the final few points of the decider. When it mattered, Brazil rallied and found some golden moments to take it 3-2 (25-17, 23-25, 25-19, 21-25, 15-13). The turning point was most probably at 10-8 in the fifth when a pancake save led to a dig set from Bruno to Lucas on a C quick to hit a winner. From here their experience told and with a bit of luck they got to the magic 15 points first.

Brazil Anima Mundi to screen Iranian movies  

TEHRAN – The Anima Mundi Festival, a Brazilian animation platform for animated films, will be screening five movies from Iranian filmmakers.

Brazil allocates €1.2b to investment projects in Iran

TEHRAN- Brazilian Ambassador to Tehran Rodrigo de Azeredo Santos announced that his country has allocated €1.2 billion to the investment-making projects in Iran.

Iran, Brazil health sectors to expand co-op

TEHRAN – Iran and Brazil have inked a memorandum of understanding to expand ties in the field of medical equipment.

First Brazilian chartered flight of travelers lands in Iran

TEHRAN – The first chartered flight of Brazilian travelers has been arrived in Iran, CHTN reported.

Zarif meets Brazilian president, calls for using national currencies in trade ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is on a tour of Latin American, held talks on Tuesday with Brazilian President Michel Temer.

Pars Jonoubi 2nd at Mundialito de Clubes Beach Soccer

FC Lokomotiv Moscow became the first team to seal the Mundialito throne for the second occasion, following their narrow win over Iranian side Pars Jonoubi in the final of the competition.

Iran’s Pars Jonoubi beat Flamengo to qualify for Mundialito de Clubes final

Pars Jonoubi beach soccer team defeated Brazilian Flamengo 6-4 on Saturday to book a place at the Mundialito de Clubes final match.

Iran lose to Brazil in Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup semis

Iran failed to book a place at the 2017 Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup final, losing to powerhouse Brazil on Friday.

Iran to boost medical ties with Uruguay, Brazil

TEHRAN -- Iran signed agreements with Uruguay and Brazil to boost medical and pharmaceutical cooperation with the two countries, ISNA reported on Saturday.

Brazil down Iran in straight sets at FIVB Grand Champions Cup

Brazil outclassed Iran in straight sets (25-22, 25-19, 25-15) in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Grand Champions Cup at the Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium on Friday.

Iran come from behind to beat the U.S at FIVB Grand Champions Cup

Iran earned their second consecutive win in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Grand Champions Cup on Wednesday.

Health tourism could fetch Iran $7b a year

TEHRAN – The Iranian minister of cooperatives, labor and social welfare has said that the country has a potential to earn $7 billion in revenues through attracting one million health tourists on a yearly basis.

Iran moves one spot down at FIVB World Ranking

Iran national volleyball team moved one place down at the FIVB Men’s Senior World Ranking.

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.

FIVB World League: Brazil 3- 1 Iran

Evandro Guerra was the biggest contributor to Brazil’s first win in the 2017 FIVB Volleyball World League. The South American giants overpowered Iran for a 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-22, 25-22) victory in a Group 1 game held in Italy.

By Marina Lopes

Two possible paths for Brazil’s most beloved ex-leader: Prison or the presidency

A little over a year from now, Brazil’s most popular politician might be sleeping in one of two places: in comfort behind the gates of the presidential palace or in a cot behind bars.

Team Melli remain unchanged in FIFA rankings

Team Melli remained in 28th place on the FIFA ranking released for the month of May on Thursday.

Iran climb to 28th in latest FIFA rankings

A pair of strong results in last month's World Cup qualifiers helped Iran national football team climb five places in the latest FIFA World released on Thursday.

By Frida Ghitis

Women leaders get boot for corruption while men skate

If you want to fight corruption, elect a woman to office. Then everyone will decide that corruption is utterly intolerable and fight it until the bitter end. Curiously, when men are in power, people find corruption much easier to tolerate.

By Fareed Zakaria

Trump to reverse 70 years of U.S. foreign policy

In his first days in office, Donald Trump has begun to reverse the domestic policies of the previous eight years.

Iran, Brazil explore avenues for cooperation in oil, gas industry

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said on Saturday Iran and Brazil should expand their relations in oil and gas industry.

Heartbreaking images of Chapecoense fans in tears

These are the emotional pictures of people across the world mourning the victims of the Chapecoense air disaster.

Iranian fin. min leaves Tehran for Brazil

TEHRAN- Iranian Finance Minister Ali Tayyebnia left the Iranian capital for Brazil on Tuesday to attend the 4th meeting of Iran-Brazil Joint Economic Committee, IRIB news reported.