Iran has launched days of nationwide mourning as millions prepare to pay their final respects to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran public mourning for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has officially begun, more than four months after he was killed in strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. His body will…
Iran’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time remain alive after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt in Seattle. The match ended in heartbreak for Iran after Shoja Khalilzadeh’s late goal was ruled out for offside following a lengthy VAR review. Minutes later, Saeid Ezatolahi headed against the crossbar in…
Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand delivered a standout performance as Iran earned a crucial point against Belgium. Iran boosted their hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after battling to a goalless draw against 10-man Belgium in Group G. Beiranvand was the star of the match, producing a series of impressive saves…
Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has reportedly been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without a hijab. The punishment follows a concert she livestreamed on YouTube in 2024. During the performance, Ahmadi sang the famous patriotic anthem, “Az Khoon-e Javanan-e Vatan” (“From the Blood of the Youth of the Homeland”). Since then, the video, known as…
Iran came from behind on two occasions to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their opening Group G match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Iran denied New Zealand a historic World Cup victory after staging two comebacks in an entertaining encounter in Los Angeles. New Zealand took an early lead through…
Internet services are gradually returning in Iran after one of the world’s longest nationwide shutdowns. Iran has started restoring internet access after a nationwide blackout that lasted almost three months, according to the country’s first vice-president, Mohammad Reza Aref. Global internet monitoring groups reported a partial return of online services on Tuesday, though access remains…
Iran says Washington is escalating conflict even as ceasefire talks continue. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of choosing a “reckless military adventure” whenever diplomacy is possible. His comments came after both countries blamed each other for fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on X, Araghchi said…
Tehran is reviewing a US-backed proposal that could end the Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it is still considering a proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and restarting broader diplomatic talks. The development comes as Donald Trump predicted the war would be “over quickly” if…
Tehran escalates threat as Washington prepares major naval escort operation. Iran has warned it will attack US forces if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions after Donald Trump announced a plan to escort commercial ships through the route. A senior Iranian commander, Ali Abdollahi, said any “foreign armed force,” especially the US…
The US government claims a ceasefire has halted the legal countdown on its Iran military operations. Pete Hegseth has said the deadline requiring the United States to seek congressional approval for military action against Iran is effectively “paused” due to an ongoing ceasefire. Under the War Powers Resolution, the president must end military operations within…
