Articles tagged with "Iran"

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Middle East Roundup, June 30: Iran prioritizes diplomacy with US but remains ready for war: Negotiator

Iranian official says Tehran’s ‘current priority is to ensure the implementation’ of the Islamabad MoU with Washington; Pezeshkian says mutual understanding is ‘a two-way street,’ adds Tehran will honor commitments if Washington does; German FM says the MoU ‘creates an opportunity for diplomacy in what remains a highly fragile situation.’

3 DAYS AGO

'Ongoing diplomatic engagements' focus of Iranian president's Pakistan visit

Iranian president appreciates Pakistan's constructive role in promoting dialogue, de-escalation, and regional stability; acknowledges Pakistan's efforts to encourage the peaceful resolution of disputes and foster understanding among regional stakeholders.

June 23, 2026

Iran's defender #23 Ramin Rezaeian and midfielder #31 Mehdi Ghayedi take part in a training session ahead of Iran's FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G football match against Belgium at Centro Xoloitzcuintle in Tijuana on June 18, 2026. (Photo by Guillermo Arias

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup restrictions

"Given that the game will be played at 12:00 pm local time in Los Angeles, the Football Federation of Iran requested that the team be allowed to travel to Los Angeles two days before the match," the spokesman said; Andrew Giuliani, the executive director of the White House FIFA Task Force, said on Monday that Iran had been informed in advance that they would be allowed to come into the United States only on the day before the game.

June 19, 2026

Iran's players hug each other after the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between Iran and New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 15, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Iran snatch draw in World Cup opener, Spain stunned by Cape Verde

Equalizers from Ramin Rezaeian and Mohammad Mohebi spare Team Melli from humiliation in the World Cup opener.

June 16, 2026

Pakistan urges restraint, calls for diplomacy as Middle East tensions threaten peace efforts

Pakistan's representative at the UN urges all sides to exercise restraint and support diplomacy; warns that renewed Middle East violence risks derailing ceasefire efforts, disrupting nuclear talks, and undermining regional peace and stability.

June 10, 2026

Iran's Forward #23 Ramin Rezaeian celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during an international friendly football match between Iran and Gambia, in Antalya, southern Turkey, May 29, 2026, as part of Iran's preparation for the up

Iran squad hand passports to US embassy for visa approval

The Iranian team is due to fly from Turkey to Spain on Saturday before traveling on to their base camp in Mexico, which has issued visas to the squad.

June 5, 2026

Iran World Cup team still waiting for US visas, ambassador says

Iran's ambassador to Mexico says the team awaits US visas and is not competing in the World Cup on 'equal terms' because of its difficulty in training ahead of the tournament.

May 29, 2026

US Senator Tim Kaine speaks following the Senate's vote on the War Powers resolution, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 13, 2020. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP)

US Senate moves to restrict unauthorized hostilities against Iran

The Senate has approved a procedural step to limit unauthorized US hostilities against Iran. However, the resolution still has to pass a final vote in both chambers of Congress and likely presidential opposition.

May 20, 2026

India's Adani to pay $275M settlement to US over alleged Iran sanctions violations

Billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani's companies will pay the United States $275 million to settle a probe into whether they violated Washington's sanctions against Iran.

May 18, 2026

In this handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (C-L) poses for a group photo with players of the Iranian national football team during a farewell ceremony for them before their departure for the 2026 FIFA Wo

Iran have 'constructive' meeting with FIFA over World Cup preparations

Iran hope to play two friendlies in Antalya. They have already confirmed one match, against The Gambia, on May 29.

May 17, 2026