Iran appoints another national soccer team coach

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran appointed another national soccer team coach on Wednesday, replacing the coach who lasted two weeks. Afshin Qotbi takes over a day after Mohammad Mayely-Kohan resigned after only two weeks on the job. Mayely-Kohan’s resignation followed...

Iran at forefront of stem cell research

By Suad Jafarzadeh THE WASHINGTON TIMES | Wednesday, April 15, 2009 Though the world’s attention has focused on Iran’s advancing nuclear program, Iranian scientists have moved to the forefront in embryonic stem cell research, according to a recent joint...

Mehdi Mahdavikia Warns New Iran Coach Of Tough Task Ahead

It’s not going to be easy for Team Melli to reach the 2010 World Cup, believes the veteran player… 14 Apr 2009 01:49:11 Mehdi Mahdavikia of HSV Hamburg Iranian star Mehdi Mahdavikia has warned the new national team coach, Mohammed Mayeli Kohan, that he has...

FIFA Warns Iran Over Items Thrown At Saudi Arabian Stars

Iran are back in FIFA’s bad books. FIFA has issued a warning to the Iranian Football Federation (IFF) after missiles were thrown at the recent World Cup qualifier between Iran and Saudi Arabia. On March 28 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Iran took the lead in the vital...

Iranians in U.S. Find Something to Cheer About

NBA’s Haddadi Scores for Persian Homeland; His Team Is in the Tank By JOEL MILLMAN PORTLAND, Ore. — As the National Basketball Association’s regular season winds down, a cult hero has emerged on a last-place team with absolutely no chance of making...