Sports interaction between Iran and Iraq has entered a new phase following a meeting yesterday between Qasim Al-Mubarqa, the Minister of Sports of Iraq, and Ahmad Donyamali, the Minister of Sports of Iran.

A delegation of Russian investors met with Mostafa Taati Moghadam, CEO of Anzali Free Zone, to discuss developing economic relations between the two countries.

On the eve of the Iranian President's visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Governor of Gilan Province met with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iran, Ali Ali-zadeh, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations.

Anzali Free Zone's CEO, participated in a specialized panel discussion on the opportunities and limitations of trade development between Iran and the Russian Federation at the Eurasia International Exhibition.

Shahrdari Astara football club has been relegated to a lower division following a match-fixing scandal, according to a ruling by the Iranian Football Federation's Ethics Committee.

UNESCO's Deputy Cultural Secretary-General, Ernesto Ottone, has conveyed appreciation for Rasht Mayor Rahim Shoghi in a letter to the Secretary-General of the National Commission for UNESCO in Iran.