


Iran Loses to Japan in 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s men’s wheelchair basketball team lost to Japan 65-55 at the 2025 IWBF Asia Oceania Championships on Friday.

Iran, Tajikistan Move to Expand Aviation Ties with New Agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Tajikistan will be enhancing aviation partnership through a newly signed cooperation memorandum aimed at strengthening technical, operational, and training collaboration across the industry.

Russia, China, Arab States Oppose US Gaza Stabilization Force Proposal
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US proposal to provide a UN mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza has faced opposition from Russia, China and some Arab countries, which expressed unease about a yet-to-be established board that would temporarily govern the Palestinian territory.

China’s Stranded Astronauts Returning From Space Station
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Three Chinese astronauts stranded at their nation’s space station after their spacecraft was apparently hit by space debris departed for home Friday using the craft that had brought a replacement crew, China’s space agency said.

Israeli Settler Attack on West Bank Mosque Draws International Condemnation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Israeli settler arson attack on a mosque in the occupied West Bank has drawn international condemnation, as a wave of intensified violence against Palestinians continues unabated across the area.

US Announces ‘Southern Spear’ Mission amid Naval Buildup in Latin America
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday a military operation to "remove narco-terrorists", amid growing concerns that a US naval build-up in Latin American waters could presage land strikes and a wider conflict.

Iran, Turkey Stress Joint Efforts at Regional Peace
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey underscored the need for coordinated regional efforts to preserve peace and stability.

Successful Iraqi Elections Hailed by Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei congratulated the people and government of Iraq on the successful holding of the parliamentary elections.

Iran Refutes G7’s Baseless Allegations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry firmly rejected the allegations leveled against Iran in the joint statement of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting held in Canada, calling the claims baseless, irresponsible, and wholly invalid.

Iranian Women Bag Gold in Table Tennis Doubles of 2025 ISG
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Neda Shahsavari and Shima Safaei seized a gold medal in the table tennis doubles at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Thursday.

Iran Beats Cape Verde on Penalties to Reach Al Ain Cup Final
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s national football team defeated Cape Verde 5-4 in penalty shootouts and advanced to the final match of the Al Ain International Cup on Thursday night.

2025 ISG: Iran’s Men’s Volleyball Beats Turkey in Final
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The national men’s volleyball team of Iran beat Turkey 3-1 (25-20, 25-20, 17-25, 25-17) at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) final on Thursday.

Iran’s Women’s Handball Falls Short to Turkey: 2025 ISG
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The national women’s handball team of Iran was defeated against Turkey 36-28 at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games (ISG) on Thursday.
