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In picture: Asiatic cheetah, the symbol of Iran team in 2014 World Cup

Wed Jun 18, 2014 09:50:14

The Asiatic cheetah is now also known as the Iranian cheetah, as the world's last few are known to survive mostly in Iran. In order to raise awareness of the Asiatic cheetah, the cat appears on the jerseys of the Iran national football team at the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2014: Iran bags 1st point, holding Nigeria 0-0

Tue Jun 17, 2014 07:50:30

Nigeria and Iran have become the first sides to draw at the 2014 World Cup as they played out a turgid 0-0 draw in Curitiba.

Iranian, British foreign ministers discuss Iraq chaos

Mon Jun 16, 2014 18:14:32

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has spoken with his British counterpart William Hague about the crisis in Iraq, the British government said on Monday.

Iraq not on agenda of Iran P5+1 talks

Mon Jun 16, 2014 17:54:23

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister and Senior nuclear negotiator, Abbas Araqchi has dismissed speculations that the ongoing crisis in Iraq will feature in the course of Tehran’s new round of talks with the Sextet of powers in Vienna.

ISIL greatest national security threat since 9/11: US MP

Mon Jun 16, 2014 15:39:07

Prominent US Republican lawmakers insist that the recent war-making effort by al-Qaeda-linked ISIL terrorist group in Iraq and Syria pose a major threat not only to Middle East stability but to the US national security as well.

Iran to consider aiding Iraq if formally asked

Sun Jun 15, 2014 23:15:34

Iran’s top national security official has rejected as “unreal” Western claims on potential Iran-US cooperation in crisis-hit Iraq, insisting that Tehran will consider helping Baghdad if formally requested by the Iraqi government.

Iran against foreign military intervention in Iraq

Sat Jun 14, 2014 22:36:12

Iran’s foreign ministry spokeswoman has voiced Tehran’s strong opposition to foreign military intervention in Iraq, saying the Arab country is capable of countering the current crisis.

Rouhani rejects allegations of Iran military presene in Iraq

Sat Jun 14, 2014 17:07:50

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has rejected allegations about the deployment of Iranian forces in Iraq, expressing Tehran’s readiness to provide any help upon Baghdad’s request to fight Takfiri terrorists.

Iran captures 30 al-Qaeda operatives across nation

Sat Jun 14, 2014 14:28:07

A senior Iranian intelligence official has announced the capture of 30 operatives tied to al-Qaeda-linked terrorist groups across Iran over the past month by the nation’s security forces.

Iran’s volleyball squad beats powerhouse Brazil 3-2

Sat Jun 14, 2014 09:54:36

Iran’s national volleyball team has trounced their highly-decorated Brazilian rival 3-2 in the 2014 FIVB Volleyball World League.

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