Mahdavikia announces Iran’s 25-man team for 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification

TEHRAN – Mehdi Mahdavikia announced his 25-man team for the 2022 AFC U23 Asian Cup qualification.

Prospects for Iran's admission to SCO from viewpoint of Russian experts

TEHRAN - With the official accession of Iran to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), according to Russian experts, while a new chapter in the relations between Iran and the countries of the region is on the horizon, a clear prospect of increasing the organization's authority in military and economic, security aspects is expected.

Iran can smartly use SCO membership as leverage in Vienna talks: South Alabama University professor

TEHRAN – A professor of political science and international relations at the University of South Alabama (USA) According says Iran's permanent membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will not in itself have a decisive impact on Tehran's relations with the West as well as the Vienna talks.

President: Ministries must take advantage of SCO membership

TEHRAN — Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Sunday, President Ebrahim Raisi said Iran’s foreign policy is centered on comprehensive relations with neighbors and regional countries.

Iran's membership in SCO promises close political and economic cooperation in a wide geography 

TEHRAN - Among the regional organizations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has attracted Iran's attention since its formation in 2001. It centered on two major world powers, China and Russia. Now, Iran's membership in the organization is a harbinger of expanding economic-political cooperation in the region.

Iran and Tajikistan hope to open new chapter in ties 

TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran who had visited Dushanbe to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held talks with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on Saturday.

Raisi tells Iranian expatriates that investment is guaranteed

TEHRAN – President Ebrahim Raisi stated on Thursday evening that the security of "investment" depends on the security of "capital" and "investor".

Iran becomes full member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization

TEHRAN – Iran was officially admitted as a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on Friday.

Putin calls Raisi, says meeting is postponed

TEHRAN — Russian President Vladimir Putin called his Iranian counterpart Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday, saying he had been quarantined for possible coronavirus disease, and called for arranging a meeting between the two presidents as soon as possible.

Persepolis coach Golmohammadi wary of dangerous Istiklol

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team coach Yahya Golmohammadi says that Tajikistan’s Istiklol are a dangerous team and they must be careful of the team’s attacking power.

Iran FM congratulates Tajikistan on Independence Day

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has sent a congratulatory message to his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin felicitating him on the anniversary of Tajikistan’s independence.

FMs of countries bordering Afghanistan hold virtual summit

TEHRAN - Foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan held a virtual conference on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the war-torn country.

Iranian photographers honored at Tajikistan Aqua exhibit

TEHRAN – Several Iranian won awards in various categories of the 3rd Aqua International Salon of Photography in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Taliban at presidential palace to negotiate transfer of power

President Ashraf Ghani flees Afghanistan

Afghan local media and officials said on Sunday that President Ashraf Ghani and Vice-President Amrullah Saleh had fled to neighboring Tajikistan as the Taliban surrounded the capital Kabul.

Iran victorious over Tajikistan at Continental Futsal Championship

TEHRAN – Iran emerged victorious over Tajikistan at the Continental Futsal Championship in Thailand on Monday.

Iran discover fate at AFC U23 Asian Cup 2022 Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran learned their AFC U23 Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2022 Qualifiers group stage on Friday.

Iran start CAFA U17 Women’s Championship on high

TEHRAN – Iran defeated Afghanistan 6-0 on the first day of the CAFA U17 Women’s Championship on Saturday.

Iran victorious over Tajikistan at CAFA Junior Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s U19 women’s team defeated Tajikistan 3-0 in the CAFA Junior Championship on Friday.

Iranian girls look for title at CAFA Junior Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s U19 women football team will participate at the CAFA Junior Championship to win the title in the second edition.

Iran, Tajikistan firm to develop ties: interior minister

TEHRAN - Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan are determined to develop ties and cooperation, Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Tuesday.

Iran’s permanent membership at SCO is among major plans: Tajik ambassador

TEHRAN – The Tajik ambassador to Tehran said on Sunday that a permanent membership of Iran in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is among major plans.

Iran closely watching Tajikistan-Kyrgyzstan border conflict

TEHRAN— Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday that Iran is following the recent border conflicts between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan with “concern.”

Iran, Tajikistan agree to establish joint defense committee

TEHRAN – Tehran and Dushanbe have agreed to establish a joint defensive and military committee, Iran’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri told reporters after a meeting with visiting Tajik Defense Minister Colonel General Sherali Mirzo on Thursday.

Defense minister says Iran has no limit to export arms

TEHRAN– Iran has no problem to export military products after the termination of a UN embargo in 2020, Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said in a meeting on Tuesday with his Tajik counterpart Sherali Mirzo in Tehran.

Zarif attends ‘Heart of Asia’ summit in Tajikistan

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif paid a visit to Tajikistan on Monday to attend the "Heart of Asia" summit on Afghanistan.