Iran 3x3 basketball win bronze in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s 3x3 basketball team won the bronze medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya after defeating the Philippines 21–10 in the third-place match.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran football: dark days

TEHRAN – Iran’s football team have once again failed to beat Uzbekistan, suffering a 3-1 defeat to the White Wolves in Tashkent.

Hossein Abdi resigns as Iran U23 head coach

TEHRAN - Hossein Abdi has stepped down as head coach of Iran’s U23 national team following the team’s return from the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, taking responsibility for the heavy defeat against North Korea.

Iranian duo win silvers in gymnastic: 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iranian gymnasts Mahdi Olfati and Arman Khodaei won two silver medals in gymnastics at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Transport minister inaugurates 281km of highways, main roads in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN- With the presence of the Minister of Transport and Urban Development, 281 kilometers of highways and main roads in Sistan-Baluchestan province were put into operation. Of the inaugurated projects, 134 kilometers are in the south of the province, 89 kilometers in the north, and 58 kilometers on the North-South Corridor and coastal routes of the province.

Iran’s horticulture development adopts ‘Technology-Driven Development’ scenario

TEHRAN- According to the findings of the report "Future Studies of the Role of Research, Education, and Extension in the Development of Iran's Horticulture," the "technology-driven development" scenario was introduced as the proposed path for the development of Iran's horticulture in the horizon of Iranian calendar year 1420 (begins on March 2037).

New rigs added to drilling fleet as South Pars output rises

TEHRAN- The CEO of Pars Oil and Gas Company said: Three new rigs have been added to the country’s drilling fleet, an action that is an important investment for developing drilling capacity and accelerating the implementation of development projects.

Iran’s exports to Armenia rise 7.5% in 7 months on year

TEHRAN- The Director General of the Central Asia, Caucasus and Russia Office of the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran announced a 7.5% increase in Iran’s exports to Armenia during the seven months of 2026, putting the value of goods exported from Iran to Armenia in that period at $385 million.

5th Global Digital Trade Expo opens in Hangzhou, highlighting AI-empowered future

The 5th Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) kicks off today in east China's Hangzhou City. As China's sole national-level international professional exhibition themed on digital trade, the five-day-long expo puts artificial intelligence center-stage under the theme "Meet the AI Future at GDTE."

Iran, Japan discuss keeping economic relations strong in difficult times

TEHRAN- Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada and Hossein Selahvarzi, president of the Iran-Japan Joint Chamber of Commerce, met on September 22.

Uzbekistan defeat Iran in friendly

TEHRAN - Uzbekistan football team defeated Iran 3-1 in a friendly match on Thursday.

Iran wushu athlete Mousavi claims gold: 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Soheil Mousavi of Iran won a gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games wushu on Thursday.

Iran's women lightweight double sculls wins gold in 2026 Asian Games

TEHRAN - Iran's Kimia Zarei and Zeynab Norouzi seized a gold medal in the women's lightweight double sculls finall on Thursday.

Iranian woman rower Mojallal snatches gold in Nagoya

TEHRAN - Iranian female rower Fatemeh Mojallal claimed a gold medal on Thursday at the 2026 Asian Games.

64 street plays spotlight Sacred Defense themes across Iran

TEHRAN- A total of 64 street theater productions from 26 Iranian provinces are being staged across the country as part of the “Narration of Epic” program, which is being held alongside Sacred Defense Week to commemorate the experiences and sacrifices of the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war through the language of theater.

Iranian animation “A Faraway Place” wins at Russian film festival

TEHRAN- Iranian short animation “A Faraway Place” has won second place in the over-6 category at the 16th International Youth Film Festival “Light to the World” in Russia.