The furore over not singing their anthem at the Asian Cup was only the start of the drama as players weighed up a chance to seek asylum amid uncertainty about their fate back home ...

The Kurds have been let down time and again by the U.S. Here’s why they might still partner with Americans in Iran.

In refusing to sing the national anthem these athletes have placed themselves in grave danger while Gianni Infantio sides with the American war machine ...

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the northern Arabian Sea. Iran’s southern coastline runs along the strait, and military and civilian ...

As the Philippines’ second goal sailed untouched into the back of the net, sealing their victory, the clock started ticking for their opponents: the Iranian women’s team were now out of the Asia Cup ...

As the Philippines’ second goal sailed untouched into the back of the net, sealing their victory, the clock started ticking for their opponents: the Iranian women’s team were now out of the Asia Cup ...

Time was running out. The Australian Federal Police was meeting secretly with the players inside the Royal Pines resort as supporters bombarded the team with messages of support.

The war began on 28 February, with the US and Israel jointly launching a military operation to bomb Tehran. Stay tuned for live updates ...

Iranian commentators have warned the lives of Iran’s national team “are in imminent danger” after they failed to sing along during their national anthem.

Nearly a week into the latest Middle East conflict, Iran’s strikes in the region have decreased significantly – while US attacks on Iran continue ramping up and Israeli strikes prompt panic in ...

US President Donald Trump has said that he wants the United States to play a role in choosing Iran's next supreme leader.