US CENTCOM confirms death of IRGC-N commander Tangsiri in Israeli airstrikes

Mar 26, 2026

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy (IRGC-N), was...

Israel media claims Iran Naval commander killed in strike, no confirmation from Iran

Mar 26, 2026

The official further told the Times of Israel that Tangsiri was responsible for the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Alireza Firouzja returns for Norway Chess 2026

Feb 10, 2026

Firouzja made history as the youngest player ever to reach a 2800 rating, a milestone achieved by only a select few in chess history.

Alireza Arafi appointed as Jurist in Iran's Leadership Council

Mar 01, 2026

Arafi will be part of the temporary Leadership Council alongside President Masoud Pezeshkian and Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, as per Al Jazeera.

Global Chess League: PBG Alaskan Knights one win away from finals

Oct 09, 2024

It was a day of upsets at the Global Chess League as the favourites stumbled in two matches, with Magnus Carlsen and Alireza Firouzja...

UP Yoddhas survive Alireza Mirzaian's heroics, defeat Bengaluru Bulls in tie-breaker

Sep 25, 2025

The UP Yoddhas edged past the Bengaluru Bulls in a thrilling clash that saw the lead keep changing hands at the SMS Indoor Stadium,...