Two streets in Tehran named after Hejazi, Persepolis

TEHRAN – The city council of Tehran approved on Sunday a proposal to name two streets in the city after Esteghlal football club’s legendary goalkeeper Nasser Hejazi and Persepolis, the most popular football club in the country founded in 1963.

Indian journalists on fam tour across Iran 

TEHRAN - A delegation of Indian journalists and media personnel has commenced a familiarization tour across Iran with the aim of getting acquainted with its medical tourism potentials, tourist destinations, natural landscapes, local people and their traditions.

Persepolis edge Foolad in Iran Professional League

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team edged past Foolad 1-0 on Matchday 10 of Iran professional League (IPL) on Monday.

Persepolis forward Abdi sidelined for three weeks

TEHRAN – Persepolis striker Mehdi Abdi will miss at least three weeks of the Iran professional League season.

Persepolis down Shahin Bushehr, Sepahan held

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated rock-bottom Shahin Bushehr 5-0 in Matchday 8 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

Archaeology Without Borders restarts Persepolis restoration work

TEHRAN - A team of international archaeologists and restorers who are affiliated with the Archaeology Without Borders foundation has commenced the second season of its activity in Iran’s UNESCO-tagged Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire.

Persepolis defeat Paykan in Iran Professional League

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Paykan 2-1 in Iran professional League (IPL) here on Sunday.

By David Robie

10 reasons why tourists must visit Iran

I stumbled on the scene by chance. Our host family in Iran’s second city Mashhad, a modern and beautiful metropolis that would comfortably fit in New Zealand’s entire population, was taking us on a drive to the outskirts to visit the tomb of the famous poet and chronicler Abul-Qasem Ferdowsi.

Apadana Staircase leads you to mythical arts of Persia

TEHRAN – Apadana Staircase is one of the most striking sections of the UNESCO-registered Persepolis, southern Iran.

CAS confirms Persepolis winners of Iran’s Super Cup

TEHRAN - Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that Persepolis football team are the winners of Iran’s Super Cup.

30,000 Iranians obtained visas for Spain in 2018, envoy says

TEHRAN – Some 30,000 Iranians got visas for Spain in 2018, Madrid’s ambassador to Tehran has said.

IPL: Sepahan remain top of table

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team defeated Zob Ahan 2-0 in Isfahan derby to stay atop Iran Professional league (IPL) on Friday.

Iran and Persepolis football great Kashani dies

TEHRAN – Former Iran national football team and Persepolis defender Jafar Kashani died of heart attack at his home Wednesday morning at the age of 76.

Persepolis, Esteghlal into Hazfi Cup Round of 16

TEHRAN – Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams advanced to the Iran’s Hazfi Cup Round of 16 on Monday.

Persepolis emerge victorious over Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Persepolis defeated Esteghlal 1-0 thanks to an own goal in the second half in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Sunday.

Persepolis coach Calderon thrilled to meet Esteghlal

TEHRAN – Gabriel Calderon says that he is thrilled to face Persepolis’s arch-rivals Esteghlal football team in Tehran derby.

Mooud Bonyadifar to referee Tehran derby

TEHRAN - Mooud Bonyadifar has been chosen to officiate Tehran derby between Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams.

20 attractions you must see in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has proved to be an amazing destination for cultural travelers who bring only themselves and their desires to become part of the culture they visit, a type of journey that salutes to transformation in way of life.

Ansarifard named general manager of Persepolis

TEHRAN – Persepolis football club appointed former midfielder Mohammadhassan Ansarifard as general manager of the team on Tuesday.

Persepolis goalkeeper Beiranvand named IPL Player of the Year

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team goalkeeper was named as the best player of the Iran Professional League (IPL) 2018-19.

Brazilian forward Brandão happy to wear Persepolis No. 7

TEHRAN – New Persepolis signing José Brandão Gonçalves Júnior says he is very happy to wear No. 7 in the team.

Persepolis complete signing of Brazilian Brandão

TEHRAN - Persepolis have completed the signing of Brazilian forward José Brandão Gonçalves Júnior.

Foreign visits to Fars province’s historical sites on the rise

TEHRAN – Visits by international travelers to historical sites in Fars province rose 12 percent during the first four months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21) compared to the same period a year earlier.

IPL: Start date of 2019/20 season announced

TEHRAN - The start of the Iran Professional League's 2019/20 season will take place on Monday Aug. 19.

Modibo Maïga fails medical, Persepolis move called off

TEHRAN – Malian forward Modibo Maïga will not be joining Persepolis after he failed the mandatory medical exam.

Modibo Maïga reaches agreement with Persepolis

TEHRAN - Malian striker Modibo Maïga is on the verge of joining Iranian football club Persepolis.

Italian club Torino eye Alireza Bairanvand: report

TEHRAN – Italian Serie A club Torino have reportedly shown interest in signing Iran and Persepolis goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand.

12% rise in foreign tourist visits to historical sites in Fars

TEHRAN – Visits by international travelers to historical sites in Fars province rose 12 percent during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21) compared to the same period a year earlier.

Persepolis Museum to close for two weeks for repair work

TEHRAN - Persepolis Museum, which is located in UNESCO-tagged Persepolis, is to close for two weeks for restoration work.

Vahid Amiri returns to Persepolis

TEHRAN – Iranian international midfielder Vahid Amiri returned to Persepolis football team on Saturday.