Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said recent high-level talks between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin produced constructive outcomes on major strategic projects, including the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and plans to transfer Russian gas to Iran. Speaking at a meeting with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Iranian diplomatic staff in Moscow, Ambassador Jalali referred to the meeting held on December 12 in Turkmenistan between the two presidents, describing discussions as wide-ranging and forward-looking. According to Jalali, both presidents reviewed regional and international developments alongside practical cooperation projects. Particular attention was given to ...

Hamid Nazarkhah, an Iranian poet, writer, and researcher of public culture, was honored by the International Union of People's Diplomacy of Kazakhstan during the fifth edition of the "Literary Asia 2025" international competition. As reported by Baran Press, the Iranian poet and researcher was awarded the "560th anniversary of the Shah's Residence of Kazakh" commemorative medal for his outstanding contribution to the international literary movement and his effective role in strengthening the bonds of friendship between nations. The medal was presented in 2025 by Bakhyt Rustemov, President of the International Union of People's Diplomacy, which is based in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan. Notably, Nazarkhah Alisaraei also served as the chairman of the jury ...

Iran national football team discovered their opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The draw for the 2026 World Cup took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Iran is drawn in Group G along with Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. The draw results are as follows: Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, (winners of playoff between Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, Ireland) Group B: Canada, (winners of playoff between Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina), Qatar, Switzerland Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland Group D: USA, Paraguay, Australia, (winners of playoff between Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo) Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador Group F: ...