“Weekend” named best Asian film at Hong Kong festival

TEHRAN – Iranian director Ario Motevaqe’s short fiction film “Weekend” has been selected as best film in the Asian New Force Category of the 26th ifva Awards, which is organized by the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

Iran voices support for China’s new law on Hong Kong

TEHRAN – Iran has expressed support for a new Chinese law regarding Hong Kong electoral system, saying that it respects any decision made by China regarding the country’s national sovereignty.

Iran fixture at 2022 World Cup qualifiers announced

TEHRAN - The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed new fixture dates for Iran’s upcoming matches at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

Iran matches against Hong Kong, Cambodia may be postponed

TEHRAN – Iran national football team matches against Hong Kong and Cambodia at the 2022 World Cup qualifiers may be postponed.

Iran football training camp to start March 17

TEHRAN – Iran football federation announced that the training camp for the National Team as part of preparation for the 2022 World Cup qualifiers would begin on March 17 in Tehran.

Iran football to start training camp on Aug. 27

TEHRAN – Iran national football team training camp will start on Aug. 27 as part of preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.

Coronavirus: Iran preparing to reopen doors to foreign travelers

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry has forecast that the country will start hosting foreign travelers as of mid-summer with the priority given to travelers from the neighboring countries.

AFC announces proposed dates for upcoming Asian Qualifiers

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), in consultation with FIFA, has announced the proposed match dates for the remaining matches of Round 2 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 Asian Qualifiers, which were originally scheduled to take place in March and June 2020.

Dragan Skocic aiming to get Iran back on track

Iran have been a mainstay at the FIFA World Cup in recent years. With Carlos Queiroz at the helm, Team Melli graced Brazil 2014 and were the first Asian side to secure a berth at Russia 2018. And while they failed to go beyond the group stage in the latter tournament, they had the consolation of impressive performances there against Portugal, Spain and Morocco.

AFC World Cup qualifiers face postponement

TEHRAN – FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) met at the Home of FIFA to discuss football activities in Asia and considered to postpone upcoming World Cup qualifiers over the novel coronavirus.

By Salman Parviz

As a new era unveils, who is in charge?

Political wrangling as we enter uncharted territory

As the era of American hegemony ends pundits ask what will take its place. From crackdowns in Hong Kong, to start of another era of protests in Lebanon and Iraq, to tensions in Syria and Yemen, to Iran-U.S. standoff, to brutal police crackdowns on Yellow Vest protesters in Paris, to the unpredictability of the scene in South America, including looming crisis in Chile and Venezuela’s scramble for power, flurry of missiles launched by North Korea, Japan, and South Korea’s intelligence-sharing dispute, to 1.9 million stateless in northeastern state of Assam, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to strip Indian-controlled part of Kashmir of its autonomy last August, declaring “A new era has begun.”

Chinese envoy admires Iran’s stance against U.S. anti-Beijing measures 

TEHRAN - Chung Hua, the Chinese ambassador to Tehran, on Monday voiced his country’s appreciation for Iran’s stance against the White House’s anti-Chinese measures. 

Iran beat Hong Kong in World Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran national football team defeated Hong Kong 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 on Tuesday.

Cuba condemns interference in China’s internal affairs

Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the issue of a declaration condemns interference in China’s internal affairs.

WCQ: Iran look for strong start

TEHRAN – Iran national football team are hoping to open their account with a victory in Group C against Hong Kong at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

WCQ: Iran squad named for Hong Kong match

TEHRAN - Iran coach Marc Wilmots has named a 23-man squad for the match against Hong Kong at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

Chinese, Hong Kong travel agencies to launch fam tour across Iran

TEHRAN - A group of travel marketers and tour operators form southern China and Hong Kong will soon launch a weeklong familiarization tour across Iran with the aim of acquainting with its tourist destinations.

Iran ease past Hong Kong at Asian Women’s Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Hong Kong in straight sets (25-20,25-15,25-15) in Pool A of the 20th Asian Senior Women’s Volleyball Championship on Tuesday.

Iran’s road to 2022 World Cup starts on Sept. 1

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will start their journey to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Sept. 1.

Iran waives visas for Hongkongers

TEHRAN – The Iranian government has waived visa requirements for visitors from Hong Kong, a measure also adopted for Chinese passport holders earlier this year.

Iranian athletes win two gold at Asian Youth Championships

TEHRAN - Arsalan Ghashghaei and Mohammad Reza Rahmanifar won two gold medals at the Asian Youth Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Sunday.

Iranian duo win two bronzes at Asian Youth Athletics Championships

TEHRAN - Fatemeh Sima Shadkam and Sahand Nouri both won bronze medals for Iran at the 2019 Asian Youth Athletics Championships.

Iran blames Chinese vessel for Sanchi incident

TEHRAN – Iran has blamed the Chinese vessel CF Crystal for changing its direction which led to a deadly collision with the Sanchi oil tanker carrying 30 Iranian sailors on January 6.