ACL final in neutral field: report

TEHRAN – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is reportedly going to hold the final match of the 2020 AFC Champions League in a neutral venue.

By Fatemeh Salehi

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council and its internal crises

The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council nowadays, instead of focusing on ‘cooperation’, has turned into a hotbed of tension among Arab countries.

By Salman Parviz

PGCC migrant labor camps Covid-19 hotspots

Impoverished migrant workers desperate, unable to return home

The two things the six Persian Gulf Co-operation Council (PGCC) member countries rely most on are revenue from oil/gas exports and foreign workers, both have been hit hard due to Covid-19 outbreak. 

Qatar delivers new packages of aid to Iran for coronavirus battle

TEHRAN – A plane containing 15 tons of goods and medical supplies from the government of Qatar landed in Tehran on Friday to help the country combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Zarif discusses Afghanistan with Turkish, Russian and Qatari foreign ministers

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has discussed the political crisis in Afghanistan and the latest developments in the country with his Turkish, Russian and Qatari counterparts in separate phone calls on Monday.

AFC to use VAR in Champions League QF: report

TEHRAN – Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has reportedly decided to use Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in the AFC Champions League current season.

Qatar delivers 2nd consignment to Iran to fight coronavirus

TEHRAN – Qatar has delivered the second consignment of medical aid to Iran to help the country with fighting against the coronavirus outbreak.

By Salman Parviz

COVID-19 cases in the region

As cases soar affected countries scramble to action

TEHRAN - The coronavirus (COVID-19) is thought to have originated in Wuhan, China last December, has spread to more than 135 countries and territories. The global death toll from the virus as of March 16 passed 6,684 with more than 174,134 cases confirmed worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.

Qatar sends anti-corona consignment to Iran

TEHRAN – The Government of Qatar has dispatched the first batch of sanitary and medical items to Iran to help the neighboring country fight the coronavirus.

U.S. in no legal position to determine Afghanistan’s future: Tehran

TEHRAN — The United States is in no legal position to sign an agreement that determines the future of Afghanistan, says Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi.

Iran urges citizens to postpone travel to Qatar amid coronavirus fears

TEHRAN – In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s embassy in Qatar has urged Iranian citizens to temporarily postpone travels to the Persian Gulf littoral state.

Iran still have two direct slots in 2021 ACL

TEHRAN - According to the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC) club competitions ranking, Iran will have two direct slots in the group stage and two others in the preliminary rounds for the next season of the AFC Champions League.

Iran too strong for Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Qatar 95-52 here at the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup qualification on Sunday.

Persepolis run riot against Al Shahaniya in friendly match

TEHRAN - Persepolis geared up for Matchday 2 of Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League with a thumping 8-0 win over Qatari club Al Shahaniya in a friendly match in Duha, Qatar on Wednesday.

Iran’s flag carrier launches Asaluyeh-Doha service 

TEHRAN – Iran’s flag carrier –IranAir – has launched new service connecting southwestern port city of Asaluyeh to Qatar’s capital, Doha, according to the Ministry of Transport and Urban Development’s portal.  

Iran’s Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro book place in 2020 ACL group stage

TEHRAN – Iranian football teams Esteghlal and Shahr Khodro booked their places at the 2020 AFC Champions League group stage.

Iran’s Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro qualify for ACL playoff

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Shahr Khodro football teams from Iran booked their places at the 2020 AFC Champions League playoff on Saturday.

Iran fail to book place at World Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Iran were held to a 24-24 draw against Korea Republic in the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Thursday.

Iran beaten by Qatar at Asian Handball Championship

TEHRAN – Qatar came from first half defeat to beat Iran at the 2020 Asian Men's Handball Championship on Tuesday.

Qatar’s Emir calls for comprehensive regional dialogue

Leader holds U.S. and its cohorts responsible for volatile situation in the region

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei held talks late on Sunday with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani who made a one-day trip to Iran.

Iran will stand beside Qatar, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that Iran has stood and will stand beside Qatar in the future.

Qatar hold Iran in friendly as Thailand 2020 looms

TEHRAN – Qatar U23 football team came from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Iran U23 on Saturday as part of preparation for the 2020 AFC U23 Championship.

Rouhani felicitates Qatar on National Day

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday congratulated the government and people of Qatar on their national day.

By Ramin Hossein Abadian

Costs by inexperienced crown prince for Saudi Arabia

As the influence of Crown Prince Mohamad bin Salman on Saudi Arabia’s decision-making bodies has been increasing, the country has taken an aggressive foreign policy approach.

Can security be purchased? Zarif asks at Doha Forum

Security, just like climate change, does not know borders: Zarif

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that security, just like climate change, does not know borders and is indivisible.

Doha will never forget Tehran’s help: Qatari FM

TEHRAN - Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has said that Doha will never forget Tehran's help when Qatar was besieged by Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain from land, sea and air.

Iran U23 lose to Qatar in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team were defeated against Qatar U23 in a friendly match on Thursday.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football team need fresh impetus

TEHRAN – It’s not weird that Team Melli suffered back-to-back defeats in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Iraq. Team Melli need the young and talented players to keep going.

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).