Pressure Builds on EBU Over Israel as Countries Urge Tougher Global Measures
TEHRAN (Tasnim)- Turkey on Thursday urged the international community to take firm action against the Israeli regime’s crimes, as political and cultural pressure intensified across Europe following the European Broadcasting Union’s (EBU) decision to keep Israel in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest.
Iran's Geneva Representative Condemns Sanctions as Destructive to Health, Development
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's Deputy Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Reza Dehghani stated that sanctions effectively serve as a tool for collective punishment that gradually taks human lives and violates fundamental human rights, including the right to health, food, and development.
Iran’s Nematzadeh Earns Gold at 2025 World U-21 Taekwondo Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Mobina Nematzadeh won a gold medal at the 2025 World U-21 Taekwondo Championships on Friday.
Persepolis, Esteghlal Share the Spoils: 2025-26 IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams played a tense goalless draw on Friday at Imam Khomeini Stadium in Arak, in what marked the 106th Tehran derby between the Tehran’s two giants.
Asian Parliamentary Assembly Condemns US-Israeli Aggression Against Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) has passed a resolution denouncing the U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran in June, in addition to approving a unanimous separate resolution backing Palestinian rights.
Israel Regime Pounds Southern Lebanon After Rare Direct Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israel’s regime launched a new wave of heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday, a day after the adversaries held their first direct meeting in decades.
Iran's IRGC Conducts Ballistic, Cruise Missile Launches in Persian Gulf Drill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy conducted simultaneous launches of ballistic and cruise missiles during a large-scale exercise in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman.
Iran’s Mahdavikia Invited to 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian football legend Mehdi Mahdavikia has been invited to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw ceremony.
Iran Condemns US Sanctions As 'Crimes Against Humanity' on New Int’l Day
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran marked the inaugural International Day against Unilateral Coercive Measures on Thursday by condemning US sanctions as illegal and inhuman, calling them "crimes against humanity."
Israeli Regime Intensifies Aggression in Occupied West Bank With Raids, Settler Attacks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Israeli military and settlers intensified raids across the West Bank on Friday, triggering clashes between Palestinian youths and occupying forces.
Gholami Wins Iran’s Second Gold at 2025 World U-21 Taekwondo Championships
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Amir Reza Gholami seized a gold medal at the 2025 World U-21 Taekwondo Championships on Thursday.
Tehran Firmly Rejects Baseless PGCC Claims Over Iranian Islands, Arash Gas Field
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran strongly rejected and condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council's insistence on repeating the unfounded and incorrect claims of the United Arab Emirates regarding three Iranian islands and the Arash gas field, following the bloc's summit.
Leader’s Defense Advisor Warns Persian Gulf Bloc Against Crossing Red Lines
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Ali Shamkhani, a representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, warned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) against making "unconstructive" claims over three Iranian islands and the Arash gas field.
Tractor Held by Esteghlal Khuzestan: 2025-26 IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tractor football team was held to a goalless draw against Esteghlal Khuzestan in the 2025-26 Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday.
