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National TeamIran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand seeks medical exemption from military service
Iran's first-choice goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand has requested a medical review of his conscription file, citing hand tattoos and a ligament injury, as he is officially classified as a soldier from September 2025.
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National TeamJahanbakhsh and Ghoddos ruled out of Iran's friendlies against Uzbekistan and Russia
Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Saman Ghoddos will miss Iran's upcoming friendly matches against Uzbekistan and Russia due to injury, the Football Federation of Iran has confirmed.
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National TeamAndranik Teymourian leaves Iran national team coaching staff
Former Iran international Andranik Teymourian has ended his role as an assistant coach, leaving Amir Ghalenoei's staff ahead of the AFC Asian Cup preparations.
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National TeamSardar Azmoun returns to Iran squad after World Cup omission
Striker Sardar Azmoun has been recalled to Iran's national team for friendlies against Uzbekistan and Russia, four months after his controversial omission from the World Cup squad.
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National TeamIran federation says FIFA denied World Cup ticket allocation
The Iranian Football Federation says FIFA has not allocated any ticket quota for its fans at the 2026 World Cup, accusing the US of political interference. Iran sits third in the group as they prepare to face Uzbekistan.
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Match reportIran U20s lose to North Korea in Asian Cup qualifier
Iran's U20 national team suffered a 2-1 defeat to North Korea in an AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifier, leaving them third in Group C.
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OpinionIraq Proposes Joint Security Council with Iran and Saudi Arabia
Iraq has proposed a joint security council with Iran and Saudi Arabia. National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji said the initiative aims to resolve a “crisis of confidence” between Tehran and Riyadh, and noted the planned September 30 withdrawal of the US-led coalition as a starting point for consolidating weapons under state control.
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OpinionGeneral Mohebbi: Attacking Iran's Infrastructure Will Strike US Interests
General Hossein Mohebbi, IRGC spokesman, warned that any U.S. Attack on Iran's infrastructure would trigger heavy strikes on U.S. Vital interests. He stressed that Iran continues to produce smart, precision-guided missiles and maintains 100% readiness.
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TransfersGreece Moves Patriot System to Crete in Response to Iranian Threats
Greece relocated a Patriot missile system from Karpathos to Crete in response to Iranian threats to strike U.S. Bases in Europe.
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OpinionAmir Hatami: Iran Will Respond with Full Force to Threats
At a ceremony in Iran's western and northwestern regions, Major General Amir Hatami announced that the armed forces, guided by four pillars set by Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, are ready to confront any enemy threat.
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OpinionIran warns of fines and seizure for non-compliant vessels
Iran announced that vessels violating Persian Gulf transit rules will face fines, seizure and confiscation. Cargo owners are urged to check the list of non-compliant ships.
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Opinion59 Earthquakes Strike Iran in the Week of Aug 15-21
During the week of Aug 15-21, 59 earthquakes were recorded in Iran: 54 below 3, 3 between 3 and 4, and 2 between 4 and 5. The highest number of quakes occurred in Khorasan Razavi (13), followed by Kermanshah and Kerman (each 7).
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National TeamIran-Cuba: Economic Talks Pave Way for Investment
On August 24, 2025, Samad Hassanzadeh, head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, met with Cuban Ambassador Jorge F. Lefebre Nicolás in Tehran to discuss joint investment opportunities. In late November 2025, an Iranian business delegation visited Havana to explore concrete projects.
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OpinionIranian Security Crackdown: 7,000 Killed and Thousands Injured
In January 2026, thousands of Iranians participated in widespread protests that were met with gunfire and beatings by security forces. Human rights organizations report over 7,000 deaths and thousands of injuries.
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National TeamUS Announces New Economic Pressure on Iran
On September 8, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. is launching a new round of economic pressure on Iran. This action, dubbed an "economic D-Day" by President Trump, is expected to bring Iran back to negotiations. Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned of a seismic retaliation, possibly targeting Gulf states. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports starting September 8.
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OpinionAbdolnaser Hemmati: Rial Devaluation is Temporary
Abdolnaser Hemmati, governor of Iran’s central bank, said on Monday that the depreciation of the rial, driven by U.S. economic pressure, is temporary. The rial traded at over 2 million rials per U.S. dollar on the black market that day. He blamed American political propaganda for the decline and assured that the situation would improve.
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Match reportIran vs Uzbekistan: Friendly Match in Ferghana on 24 September
On 24 September, the Uzbekistan national football team will play a friendly match against Iran at Istiklol Stadium in Ferghana. The game will take place during the FIFA international window and will be led by head coach Fabio Cannavaro.
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OpinionChina and Jordan Call for Normalization of Strait of Hormuz After US-Iran Tensions
China and Jordan, in a joint statement, called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the maintenance of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. They also condemned Israel’s dangerous actions in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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OpinionTakhteh: Major Gas Field in Fars Valued at $45 Billion
The new 'Takhteh' gas field in Fars Province has been discovered with an estimated value of $45 billion. Located 10 km northwest of Khonj and 35 km from Shanul and Homa fields, it holds about 7,500 Bcf of recoverable gas.
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OpinionUS-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran's Nuclear and Medical Sites
On 24 August 2026, joint US-Israeli attacks struck Iran's nuclear and medical facilities, causing significant damage to key research centers and hospitals.
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National TeamUS KC-135 Tankers Depart Bulgaria’s Bezmer Base
Two US KC‑135 tankers left Bulgaria’s Bezmer air base after the Bulgarian parliament authorized the use of the base for 250 U.S. personnel until October on July 22. The move was part of the U.S.–Israel joint campaign against Iran that began on February 28, sparking local protests and diplomatic warnings.
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National TeamIran Participates in Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair
Iran participated in the 11th Istanbul International Arabic Book Fair, showcasing a collection of literary, historical, and artistic works at the Iranian pavilion. The Iranian cultural delegation, led by Bahram Kian, met IRCICA’s director general and Palestinian cultural officials to strengthen literary and cultural cooperation.
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National TeamTrump Threatens 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran
On Monday, the Trump administration announced plans to impose the toughest economic sanctions on Iran. The move would target China, Iran’s main trading partner, potentially provoking a strong Chinese response.