Noruz added to Vancouver calendar of events

TEHRAN – Vancouver City Council has added Noruz, the Persian new year festivity, to its official celebrations and observations calendar.

Man arrested for trying to smuggle opium to Canada

TEHRAN – According to the chief of Tehran province’s counter-narcotics police, a person has been arrested for attempting to smuggle opium from Iran to Canada in postal packages.

By Maryam Khormaie

Sanctions on Iran or trade warfare? What is the pretext for punishing Huawei in America?

TEHRAN - Canada has arrested a senior Huawei technology company official suspected of violating sanctions against Iran at the request of U.S. officials.

Canada’s “Fauve” named best at Tehran short film festival

TEHRAN – “Fauve”, Canadian director Jérémy Comte’s drama about a childhood game of one-upmanship between two boys, was picked as best fiction film at the 35th Tehran International Short Film Festival (TISFF), the organizers announced on Tuesday.

Tehran says still can’t understand why Canada unilaterally cut ties

TEHRAN - Tehran still cannot understand why Canada unilaterally severed diplomatic ties with Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi told the Tehran Times on Sunday after a former Canadian diplomat had criticized Ottawa for the current diplomatic blackout.

‘Stupid law’ preventing Canada’s re-engagement with Iran: retired envoy

The real reason the Liberal government hasn’t been able to re-establish relations with Iran is due to its adherence to a “stupid” Canadian law allowing the seizure of Iranian assets, says Canada’s recently expelled ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

2 Iranian movies to compete in Calgary festival   

TEHRAN – The Iranian films “Orange Days” and “3 Faces” will be competing in the Calgary International Film Festival in Canada.

Iran B runners-up at William Jones Cup

TEHRAN – Iran B basketball team finished in second place in the 40th William Jones Cup on Sunday at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan.

William Jones Cup: Iran beaten by 3D Global Sports

TEHRAN – Iran B lost to Canadian basketball team 3D Global Sports 77-67 at the 2018 William Jones Cup in Taiwan on Wednesday.

Tehran condoles Canada over heat wave deaths

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Monday extended sympathies to the Canadian nation over the recent heat wave-linked death tolls.

By Hanif Ghaffari

U.S. and European Troika's bargain over JCPOA

TEHRAN - The U.S.-EU conflict over the United States announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico and the EU has entered a new phase. The tariffs, which took effect from Friday, will end a two-month exemption for the U.S. allies. Accordingly, Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission said:

Iran, Canada started no talks on resuming ties: Vaezi

TEHRAN – Iran’s presidential chief of staff Mahmoud Vaezi has said that Iran and Canada had started no talks on resuming relations that the Canadian parliament decided to stop it.

Canada’s Trudeau votes against relations with Iran

TEHRAN – On Tuesday afternoon, Canada’s Liberal cabinet rose to vote on a Conservative motion to reverse the country’s long-stated goal to improve relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Toronto Sun reported.

By M.A. Saki

It’s essential to protect world order from U.S. harm

In a speech at the Iranian Foreign Ministry Institute for Political and International Studies in November 2013, former German Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor Joschka Fischer said the United States is the only power which can guarantee a certain order in the world.

SCO summiteers back full implementation of JCPOA

TEHRAN – Leaders of countries member to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) issued a statement on Sunday urging a “full and efficient” implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Canada too strong for Iran: VNL

Ryan Sclater stood tall as Canada completed a perfect streak during week two of the Volleyball Nations League with a comfortable straight sets victory (25-23, 25-22, 21-25, 25-21) over Iran.

Iran offers condolences to Canada following hockey team crash

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi expressed sympathy for the victims and survivors of a crash involving a bus carrying a Canadian junior hockey team that killed 15 people late Friday.

Iran condemns Canada’s position on protests

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned Canada’s meddlesome position on the recent protests in Iran.

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.