TEHRAN – Iranian side Shahdab Yazd lost to Ciudad Voley of Argentina 3-1 (25-23, 25-25, 17-25, 25-18) on Saturday and failed to advance to the 2024 FIVB Club World Championship semifinals.

Shahdab had lost to Italian giants Trentino Itas and defeated Brazilian Sada Cruzeiro.

Foolad Sirjan, another Iranian team, will play Sada Cruzeiro and Italian

TEHRAN – In his third and latest video message to the Iranian people in 15 months, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a desire for “peace”, but said the Iranian government is obstructing it. 

He alleged that Iran's leaders aim to “conquer other nations” while Israel is seeking only to “defend our state”. 

Netanyahu's previous address

The Al-Qassam Brigades announced it had launched a heavy barrage of mortar shells targeting Israeli occupation forces in the Jabalia refugee camp, located in northern Gaza, Middle East Eye reported. 

The attack reportedly focused on Israeli units that had advanced into the camp’s post office area. This comes as part of ongoing resistance against I