Brazil

Persepolis complete signing of Brazilian forward Pereira

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Persepolis football team completed the signing of Leandro Marcos Peruchena Pereira.

Venezuela supports Brazil, Argentina on common currency

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday announced his support for the initiative by his counterparts in Argentina and Brazil to create a common currency for the South American region.

Iran Navy flotilla reportedly to arrive in Brazil in days

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Several Brazilian media outlets reported that the 86th flotilla of the Iranian Navy consisting of Dena and Makran ships will dock in the Port of Rio de Janeiro in the coming days.

Brazil seeks to shift its BRICS presidency to 2025

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Brazil has asked its partners in BRICS to delay its presidency in the group that also includes Russia, India, China and South Africa from 2024 to 2025, Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Wednesday.

Brazil top court to investigate Bolsonaro role in riots

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Brazil's Supreme Court agreed to open an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly encouraging anti-democratic protests that ended in the storming of government buildings by his supporters in Brasilia.

Iran expresses concern over recent developments in Brazil

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry expressed concern about the acts of violence, disturbances, destruction of public property and attack on the democratic and sovereign institutions of Brazil.

At least 46 people injured after protests in Brazil

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – At least 46 people were injured as a result of protests in Brazil, a Spanish newspaper reported, citing data from the capital's hospital.

More than 400 participants in riots detained in Brasilia

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – More than 400 people were detained on Sunday for participating in riots in the Brazilian capital, Federal District Governor Ibaneis Rocha wrote on Twitter.

Iran VP meets with Saudi FM to discuss Tehran-Riyadh talks

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) –  In a meeting in Brasilia, the Iranian Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs discussed the continuation of the Tehran-Riadh talks with the Saudi Foreign Minister.

Iran VP, Brazil president discuss bilateral ties, cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian vice president for parliamentary affairs and Brazil's President-elect discussed bilateral relations between Tehran and Brasilia.

Iran's Maragheh University, Brazil's UEL University ink MoU

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran's University of Maragheh signed a cooperation MoU with the Brazilian State University of Londrina (Universidade Estadual de Londrina).

Brazilian police arrest man with knife in Lula inauguration

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Brazilian police arrest man armed with a knife and an explosive device attempting to storm the inauguration ceremony of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, media have reported.

Brazilian soccer legend Pelé dies at 82

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Pelé, the Brazilian soccer legend who won three World Cups and became the sport's first global icon, has died at the age of 82.

Lula inauguration to be 'reassessed' as police find bomb

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Brazil's incoming Justice Minister Flavio Dino has pledged to reevaluate the procedures for the Jan. 1 inauguration of President­­-elect Lula da Silva after an explosive device near Brasilia’s intl. airport was deactivated.

Richarlison's superb scissor most beautiful goal of World Cup

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Brazilian Richarlison's superb scissor has been voted the most beautiful goal of the World Cup.

Iran fails to advance to 2022 IBSA Goalball World C'ship

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran lost to Brazil 15-5 and failed to book a place at the 2022 IBSA Goalball World Championships semifinals.

3 killed, 11 others injured in Brazil school shootings

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – At least three people were killed and 11 others injured Friday after a gunman opened fire at two schools in the Brazilian state of Espirito Santo, according to local authorities.

Iran to expand auditing ties with several intl. organizations

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Senior President of the Supreme Audit Court (SAC) of Iran in different meetings with some of his counterparts from Portugal, Malaysia, and the Caribbean region called for increasing cooperation in the field of auditing.

Raeisi stresses need for developing Iran-Brazil relations

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi in a message to the Brazilian president-elect Lula called for expanding the bilateral relations between Tehran and Brasilia.

Iran congratulates Brazil's Lula over election victory

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kan'ani, congratulated Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and the people of Brazil on Lula's victory in the recent presidential elections in Brazil.

Lula da Silva beats Bolsonaro to lead Brazil again

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Former Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in an election that marked a stunning comeback for the leftist leader and the end of the country's most right-wing government.

Lula leading Bolsonaro in second round of Brazil election

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leading right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, with 49% of voter support against the incumbent's 44% ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff vote.

Iran pitted vs US at 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iran is drawn with the U.S. in Group B of the 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup.

Brazil’s presidential elections;

Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro to contend in second round

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Incumbent Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is set to face former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a second round of presidential elections on October 30.

Tehran, Brasilia mull over expanding agricultural coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Brazil and the President of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA) Celso Moretti discussed expanding cooperation between the two countries in the field of agriculture.

Envoy:

Iran, Brazil take giant stride in developing mining coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Brazil said that giant steps were taken for developing mining and economic cooperation between the two countries of Iran and Barzil.

Brazil sweep lackluster Iran in 2022 FIVB World C'ship

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Brazil volleyball team swept past Iran in straight sets (25-17, 25-22, 25-23) in the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship round of 16 Tuesday night.

Bagheri Kani:

Iran seriously determined to develop relations with Brazil

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seriously determined to enhance its relations with Brazil.

Iran has no restrictions for boosting ties with Brazil: FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that Iran knows no limit to expanding bilateral relations with Brazil.