Iran end year unchanged in FIFA rankingIran end year unchanged in FIFA ranking

TEHRAN – Iran football team finished 2024 year unchanged at No. 18 in the FIFA ranking.

Japan maintained their position as Asia's top side, with the top 10 staying unchanged following the latest ranking released on Thursday.

The biggest movers were Vietnam, who improved two spots to occupy 114th with Hong Kong, China moving up a rung to 155th in the

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Iran discover fate at 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian CupIran discover fate at 2025 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup

TEHRAN - The stage is set for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 16 teams were divided into four groups with the tournament to be played at the Jomtien Beach in Pattaya from March 20 to 30, 2025.

Thailand, who will be seeking a first title, were drawn in Group A

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Grossi repeated claims about JCPOAGrossi repeated claims about JCPOA

TEHRAN - In a note, Farhikhtegan discussed the repeated claims of Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, against Iran and said: Grossi claimed, "The philosophy of the initial JCPOA agreement can be used as a basis, but the agreement itself is no longer necessary".

After taking office, the Democratic Joe Biden

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Operation True Promise III will certainly be carried out: IRGC commander Operation True Promise III will certainly be carried out: IRGC commander 

TEHRAN – A high-ranking Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) commander said Iran will certainly retaliate against Israel for an October attack on Iranian soil which, though failing to achieve its objectives, took the lives of five Iranians.

Speaking at a Wednesday ceremony in Tehran, The IRGC’s Deputy Commander Brigadier General Ali Fadavi said p

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Govt. spox talks Iran&s stance on snapback threats, Egypt visit, FATFGovt. spox talks Iran’s stance on snapback threats, Egypt visit, FATF

TEHRAN – Fatemeh Mohajerani, Iran's government spokesperson, addressed concerns about the potential activation of the snapback mechanism on the sidelines of cabinet meeting in Tehran on Wednesday.

She remarked, “We hope for more rational decision-making in the West, allowing us to resolve issues through diplomacy, a path our colleagues in the M

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Pezeshkian announces comprehensive plan for Makran region developmentPezeshkian announces comprehensive plan for Makran region development

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced a major initiative to develop Iran's Makran coast, stating that necessary coordination has been made to employ top international consultants to prepare a comprehensive plan and roadmap for the development of the Makran region.

Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Pezeshkian emphasized

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