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National TeamKozo Tashima runs for FIFA presidency, cites treatment of Iran team
FIFA Council member Kozo Tashima has announced his candidacy for the presidency, challenging Gianni Infantino and citing issues including travel restrictions on Iran's World Cup team.
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National TeamIran football legend Hamid Alidousti passes away at age 70
Former Iran international striker and cultural icon Hamid Alidousti has died at 70 after battling cancer. The prolific forward, banned from the national team in the 1980s for playing guitar, scored 15 goals in 27 caps.
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PreviewIran to face Palestine in November international friendly
The Iran national football team will play an international friendly against Palestine.
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National TeamIran to compete in Basra four-nation tournament in November
Iran's national team will participate in a friendly four-nation tournament in Basra this November, starting against Palestine, as part of their preparations for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
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Match reportIran falls to Russia in friendly international
The Iran national football team lost 2-0 to Russia in a friendly, showing defensive vulnerabilities in the first half.
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PreviewIran national team prepares for friendly test against Russia
The Iran national football team, with just one win in their last five matches, prepares for a friendly against Russia in Kazan. Head coach Amir Ghalenoei has described the current spell as difficult.
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Match reportIran fall to 3-1 friendly defeat against Uzbekistan
Iran's national football team suffered a 3-1 friendly defeat in Fergana, with Eldor Shomurodov scoring twice for Uzbekistan and an own goal sealing the loss.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.