The North African offshoot of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group reportedly appointed a new leader after confirming the death of its former leader killed in June, as Takfiri outfits continue to propagate their gory ideology in the continent, particularly in the Sahel region.

Zenit St. Petersburg striker Sardar Azmoun believes “intense concentration” can lead Iran to a third consecutive place at the World Cup.

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Diego Simeone could finally savor a league victory over Barcelona on Saturday in 10 seasons in charge of Atletico Madrid but refused to discuss whether the 1-0 win proved his side was capable of winning La Liga.

Rafael Nadal urged patience over the arrangements for the Australian Open after losing his last-four match at the ATP Finals in London on Saturday.

Iranian minister of finance and economic affairs said that in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 20-October 21), the country attracted a sum of $3.8 billion in foreign investments.

Iran exported 1,300 cars, valued at over $5.72 million, during the year to March 19, announced the spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA).

The reduction of port tariffs and the facilitation of goods transit through Chabahar port resulted in increasing the loading and unloading operations of the port during the last Iranian year (ending March 19), said the deputy head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).

Iran on Sunday vowed to defeat any Israeli attempt to harm its advisory role in Syria, saying the era of “hit and run” attacks by Israel there was over.

By Sadeq Dehqan & Farzam Vanaki