FIFA World Cup 2026: Captain Mehdi Taremi slams FIFA over Iran's travel woes, calls it "Disaster World Cup"

Jun 27, 2026

Despite the disappointment on the pitch, the Iran skipper reserved his strongest criticism for the tournament's travel arrangements, with the team required to return...

Iran reports first case of COVID-19 Omicron variant

Dec 19, 2021

Tehran [Iran], December 19 (ANI/Xinhua): Iran identified the first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, Mohammad Mehdi Gooya, the head of management center of...

10 climbers killed in Iran after heavy snowfall

Dec 27, 2020

Tehran [Iran], December 27 (ANI/Xinhua): The death toll of climbers rose to 10 after heavy snowfall in the northern heights of the Iranian capital...

Iran winger Mehdi Torabi's US visa expires after FIFA World Cup opener

Jun 17, 2026

The Iran Football Federation (FFIRI) stated on Tuesday (local time) that winger Mehdi Torabi's visa had expired following a single visit to the United...

FIFA World Cup 2026: "We respect all of LGBT people," says Iran skipper Taremi after 'Pride Game' against Egypt

Jun 27, 2026

The last group-stage game of Iran was designated as the 'Pride Game' by local organisers, and some rainbow flags were visible inside the stadium.

Iran executes two men detained amid nationwide protests

Jan 08, 2023

Mohammad Mehdi Karami and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini were hanged early Saturday morning.