Interview by Masoud Hossein

President Tabatabaei sees a bright future for Iran basketball

TEHRAN – Iran basketball have turned into an Asian powerhouse since 2007, where the Persians claimed the continental title in Tokushima, Japan for the first time. The team now prepare for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the world’s biggest sporting event, and Ramin Tabatabaei, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Basketball Federation (IRIBF), believes that the future is bright for them.

Identifying talents is the main key to Iran's rise: Ramin Tabatabaei

TEHRAN - Ramin Tabatabaei, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Basketball Federation (IRIBF), says that he main key to the country's rise has been their dedication to identifying talents at a young age.

It’s honor to represent Iran: Aaron Geramipoor

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team center Aaron Geramipoor says that it's an honor to represent his father's homeland.

Iran ease past Syria at FIBA Asia Cup qualifier

TEHRAN – Iran were too strong for Syria at the 2021 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup qualification, beating them 94-48 on Thursday.

Iran center Haddadi optimistic about 2020 Tokyo

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team center Hamed Haddadi is optimistic about getting good results in the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Iranian basketballers heartbroken by loss of Kobe

TEHRAN – Iranian international basketball players have sent their thoughts after Kobe Bryant's death in helicopter crash

Hamed Haddadi signs for Naft Abadan

TEHRAN – Iran Super League champions Naft Abadan landed experienced 34-year old Iranian international center Hamed Haddadi.

Iran star Haddadi happy of making it back to the Olympics again

It's been 11 years since Iran's last Olympic dream was realized, and after more than a decade they are back in the quadrennial event.

Puerto Rico stun Iran at 2019 FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran lost to Puerto Rico 83-81 in their opening match in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Guangzhou, China on Saturday.

Iran name 12-man squad for FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran National Basketball Team released the final 12-man roster that will head to China for this summer’s 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Hamed Haddadi invited to Iran basketball team

TEHRAN - Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi has been invited to Iran national basketball team after four months.

Hamed Haddadi returns to Iran national basketball team

TEHRAN – Former NBA center Hamed Haddadi has returned to Iran national basketball team after three months.

Hamed Haddadi breaks silence on Iran basketball absence

TEHRAN – Iran center Hamed Haddadi has spoken for the first time about his absence in the national team.

Iran name squad for World Cup qualifiers against Japan, Australia

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team coach Mehran Shahintab has named his 12-man team for two crucial matches against Japan and Australia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers.

Team Melli one win away from 2019 FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN – Despite not getting the chance to play for Hamed Haddadi, Samad Nikkhah Bahrami and Arsalan Kazemi, Iran national basketball team remain hopeful that they will qualify for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China with a home win against Japan.

Team Melli without three stalwarts at FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

TEHRAN – Iran will meet Japan and Australia at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers without Hamed Haddadi, Samad Nikkhah Bahrami and Arsalan Kazemi.

Iran book FIBA World Cup ticket

TEHRAN – With two games remaining, Iran national basketball team advanced to the 2019 FIBA World Cup.