Also known as: Fars news agency
Fars — Iran's semi-official news agency, cited in coverage of Iran's 2026 World Cup squad visa status.
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Joy Online
… Iran’s state-run Fars agency said two oil tankers “exploded and caught fire while passing through a mined route south of the Strait of Hormuz”. …
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive nightJoy Online
… Iran’s Fars news agency has reported that under the new deal with the US the strait would ultimately be managed by Iran in co-ordination with Oman, including possible “service fees” for ships to transit the waterway.
US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of HormuzJoy Online
… An Iranian military source told Fars news agency that a limited number of vessels are being allowed to pass through the strait each day under coordination with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Navy. …
Oil extends slide on expectations of smoother crude flows via HormuzJoy Online
The Iranian military said it had reclosed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to the Fars state news agency. …
Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on LebanonJoy Online
… Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency reported that Tehran had not approved the text of any agreement. …
Oil extends losses as Trump calls off planned strikes on IranDaily Guide
… Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency claimed the U.S. embassy had not approved visas for several officials, though no source was cited. …
Iran World Cup Squad Granted U.S. Visas Ahead Of Tournament OpenerJoy Online
… The U.S. had not yet issued visas to some members of the Iran team’s technical and administrative staff, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Friday. …
Iran World Cup players granted visas to enter the US, says White House officialJoy Online
… Iran’s military added that its response would be “completely different” if US aggression was “repeated”, according to IRGC remarks reported by Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency. …
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Kuwait reports missile and drone attacksJoy Online
… Iran’s Fars news agency cited informed sources as saying that Trump’s latest comments were a “mixture of truth and lies”. …
No deal announced after Trump meeting to make ‘final determination’ on IranJoy Online
… Iran’s Fars news agency cited informed sources as saying that Trump’s latest comments were a “mixture of truth and lies”. …
Trump holds meeting to make ‘final determination’ on Iran dealThe US military is carrying out the seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran following President Trump's declaration that a temporary ceasefire agreement was "over," with the aim of degrading Iranian military capabilities. Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely halted amid the escalating tit-for-tat strikes between US and Iranian forces.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US military is carrying out the seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran following President Trump's declaration that a temporary ceasefire agreement was "over," with the aim of degrading Iranian military capabilities. Shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has largely halted amid the escalating tit-for-tat strikes between US and Iranian forces.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US is demanding Iran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as part of negotiations scheduled for Saturday, following this week's fighting that the White House says violated a June ceasefire agreement. According to US officials, Tehran has privately acknowledged the ship attacks were a mistake, attributing them to a rogue hardliner faction.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday, extending weekly losses and trading near four-month lows, as signs emerged that stranded tankers in the Gulf are set to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Prices also came under pressure from Washington's 60-day sanctions waiver allowing Iran to sell oil and easing hostilities in Lebanon.
24 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's military reclosed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, citing continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon and alleged US breach of a ceasefire agreement. The closure threatens a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the conflict, with Iran warning of further steps if aggression continues.
20 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell $1.83 (2%) to $88.55 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate dropped $1.60 (1.8%) to $86.11 after U.S. President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran on Thursday, citing progress in discussions that could lead to a peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping as soon as this weekend.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Iran's national football team has been granted visas to enter the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, confirmed by a White House official on Friday. Some members of Iran's technical and administrative staff remain without entry visas, prompting the team to relocate its World Cup base from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Iran's World Cup soccer players have been granted visas to enter the United States, a White House official said Friday, 10 days before their first match in Los Angeles. However, some members of Iran's technical and administrative staff have not yet received visas, according to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency.
6 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The US said it struck Iranian military radar sites in self-defence after a US drone was shot down, while Iran's IRGC said it targeted an air base used by US forces. Kuwait reported its air defence system was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, and the escalation follows failed weekend negotiations over a deal between the two sides.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump met with top aides on Friday to decide on a framework for extending the ceasefire with Iran, but the meeting concluded without clarity on next steps. Trump reiterated conditions that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons, the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened for unrestricted shipping, and any mines there must be destroyed.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump held a meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a "final determination" on extending a ceasefire agreement with Iran, setting conditions including Iran's agreement never to pursue nuclear weapons, reopening the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted shipping, and allowing destruction of mines and enriched uranium. The deal framework, pending approval from Trump and Iran's leadership, would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear programme.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, stating they must move "FAST or there won't be anything left of them." Iran's foreign ministry said it had responded to the latest US proposal and exchanges with Washington were continuing through Pakistani mediators, though Iranian media reported the US had failed to make concrete concessions.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that "the clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, saying "they better get moving, FAST, or there won't be anything left of them." Iranian media reported the US has failed to make concrete concessions in response to Tehran's latest proposals, with Iranian officials describing their own demands as responsible and generous.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable". Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to a US naval blockade, and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →