A defensive identity defined Iran’s World Cup campaign

TEHRAN - Iran’s World Cup campaign has so far been defined not by attacking flair or possession football, but by discipline, organization and defensive resilience.

Iran coach Ghalenoei rues missed chances against Egypt

TEHRAN - Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei praised his players' performance against Egypt but expressed frustration over his side's inability to convert their chances.

Iran, South Africa emphasize development of cooperation in energy sector

TEHRAN- Iran’s Minister of Oil held talks with the Minister of Electricity and Energy of South Africa regarding the development of bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, Shana reported.

Tehran, Muscat decide to form a joint committee to implement provisions of customs agreement

TEHRAN- The heads of customs of Iran and Oman, on the sidelines of the World Customs Organization summit, emphasized the operationalization of the provisions of the agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters and proposed the formation of a joint committee regarding the implementation of the agreement's provisions.

Iran-China reach preliminary agreement to sign railway customs cooperation document

TEHRAN- The heads of customs of Iran and China agreed to sign a railway customs cooperation document with the aim of facilitating and increasing trade exchanges between the two countries.

Iranian delegation under title ‘Minab 168’ attends Shanghai Business Forum

TEHRAN- Ghadir Ghiyafeh, the Vice President of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Forum in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, emphasized the need to strengthen economic cooperation among member states and declared that despite the recent aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran, the resistance and resilience of the Iranian nation has strengthened the country's determination to develop regional cooperation and economic integration more than ever before.

By Masoud Hossein

Iran held by Egypt but remain hopeful for knockout stage

TEHRAN - Iran national football team were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday.