Iran ranks 6th in Halal travel revenues

TEHRAN – Fetching $8 billion, Iran is ranked 6th in terms of Halal travel revenues based on the State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2018/19.

FM says: “War is beneficial to no one”

Zarif renews Iran’s call to regional states to join Tehran’s peace plan

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has renewed Iran’s call to all countries in the region to join Tehran’s initiative known as the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE).

Qatar says Iran-Saudi dialogue is essential

TEHRAN - Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lolwah R.M. Al-Khater has said that dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia is “essential”.

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Qatar says ‘Coalition for Hope’ initiative shows Iran’s willingness to engage in meaningful dialogue for regional security

Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lolwah R.M. Al-Khater has said that President Hassan Rouhani’s “Coalition for Hope” shows Iran’s willingness to engage in a meaningful conversation.

Iran too strong for Qatar at Asian Volleyball C’ship

TEHRAN – Iran swept aside Qatar in straight sets (25-18, 25-15, 25-17) at the 2019 Asian Men’s Volleyball Championship at the 12,000-seater Azadi Sports Complex here on Saturday.

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.

Qatari nationals can obtain visas upon arrival in Iran: report

TEHRAN – Doha has announced that Qatari nationals who are willing to visit Iran can obtain visas upon arrival in the country.

Iran, Qatar launch new shipping route

TEHRAN – Iran and Qatar have launched a new direct shipping route, connecting the southern Iranian port city of Bushehr to Qatar’s Doha.

Esteghlal put in three-way battle with Al Zawraa and Al Shahania for Hussein Ali

TEHRAN – Esteghlal are going to sign Al Zawraa iconic midfielder Hussein Ali Al-Saedi but they have a difficult task ahead since the Qatari club can tempt him to join them with a huge offer.

Iran plan to play Bangladesh in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national football team are going to arrange a friendly match with Bangladesh in Doha, Qatar.

Iran fixtures released for Qatar 2022 & China 2023 race

TEHRAN - Iran will raise the curtain at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 with a match against Hong Kong on September 10.

Iran learn fate at Qatar 2022 & China 2023 race

TEHRAN - The draw for Round Two of the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 concluded in the Malaysian capital on Wednesday.

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Al Arabiya’s new blunder rose tensions: unprofessionalism of Bin Salman’s media 

TEHRAN - Al Arabiya channel has recently made a terrible new blunder that has infuriated the Kuwaitis. This is a new mistake of Al Arabiya which was already famous for fueling tension and hatred by spreading false news. 

Bakhtiar Rahmani joins Qatari club Al Shamal

TEHRAN – Iranian football midfielder Bakhtiar Rahmani joined Qatari football club Al Shamal on Friday.

Iran announce beach soccer squad for Qatar 2019

TEHRAN – Iran beach soccer team will participate at this year's Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games.

U.S. deploys F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar amid tensions with Iran

The United States has deployed F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time, its military said, adding to a buildup of U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf amid tensions with Iran, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.

Persepolis confirm negotiations with Gabriel Calderon

TEHRAN – Iranian football giants Persepolis have reportedly reached an agreement with Argentine coach Gabriel Calderon.

Iran come 3rd at Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Vietnam 2-1 at the Asian Beach Handball Championship 2019 third-place playoff on Monday.

Iran fail to book a place at 2020 Beach Handball Championships

TEHRAN – Iran failed to book a place at the 2020 IHF Men’s Beach Handball Championships after losing to Qatar on Saturday.

Qatar urges peaceful ties between Iran, Persian Gulf Arab states

TEHRAN – Doha has highlighted the need for peaceful ties between Iran and the littoral Arab states of the Persian Gulf.

Former Qatari PM urges normal ties with Iran

TEHRAN – Qatar’s former prime minister, Hamad bin Jassim al-Thani, has called for peace with Iran, saying “we cannot fight them when we share the same fields of gas and oil.”

Araghchi says regional non-aggression pact will pave the way for trust

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that a “regional non-aggression pact” will pave the way for neighboring countries to build trust and have constructive interaction.

Vahid Hashemian: I do my best to help Team Melli

TEHRAN – Iran national football team coach Vahid Hashemian says he will do his best to help Team Melli to achieve a successful outcome.

Qatar surges ahead

TEHRAN - Following an extensive redevelopment, Khalifa International Stadium was the first stadium amongst the eight venues that was inaugurated on 19th May 2017.

Rouhani, Qatari emir discuss Israeli raid on Gaza over phone 

TEHRAN – In a telephone call on Monday, President Hassan Rouhani and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani discussed the recent developments in Palestine.

Qatar: Sanctions on Iran won’t bring positive results

TEHRAN – Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said on Wednesday that ending sanctions waivers on Iran’s oil exports by Washington would have an adverse impact on countries benefiting from Iranian oil, IRNA reported.

Zarif: If we fail to secure multilateralism the ‘rule of jungle’ will prevail

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned on Wednesday that if the international community fails to “secure multilateralism” the entire world will degenerate into “the rule of jungle”.

Suspense and uncertainty hang over intra-Afghan summit in Qatar

After a lot of hullabaloo, there seems to be a tepid response from the Afghan government to the forthcoming meeting with the Taliban scheduled on April 19-20 in Qatar.

Larijani says U.S. behavior endangering global peace

TEHRAN – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that the “imprudent” behavior demonstrated by the Trump administration is endangering the international peace and security.

Iran move up one place in FIFA rankings

TEHRAN – Iran national football team moved up one place to 21st in the latest FIFA rankings.