Brazil

Araghchi congratulates Lula on Brazil election win

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi congratulated Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on winning Brazil's 2026 presidential election during a phone call with Brazil's foreign minister, Mauro Vieira.

Pezeshkian calls for expanding Iran-Brazil relations

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil's presidential election, expressing hope for expanded friendly ties and cooperation in the new term.

Incumbent President of Brazil Lula da Silva wins presidency

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Incumbent President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won in the second round of presidential elections and was re-elected as the president of the country for the fourth term.

Iran, Brazil FMs discuss regional de-escalation

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian and Brazilian foreign ministers discussed regional and international developments by phone and stressed continued diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and establish lasting regional stability and security.

Brazil to hold first round of presidential election

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Brazil is scheduled to hold the first round of general elections.

A small plane crashes in central Brazil, 2 killed

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Two people were killed and one injured Saturday after a small plane crashed in Palmas, capital of Brazil's central state of Tocantins, local authorities said.

Brazil’s Lula:

Trump’s plan to impose fees on ships at Hormuz ‘piracy’

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday that plans by US President Donald Trump to impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz would turn the United States into a “pirate” state.

Iran beat Brazil in 2026 IWBF Men’s Repechage

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The Iran men’s national wheelchair basketball defeated Brazil 75-63 in the 2026 IWBF Men's Repechage on Tuesday.

Gharibabadi urges BRICS action against US aggression

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for International and Legal Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has urged the BRICS group members to take actions against the recent military aggression.

2 killed, 7 injured in Brazil school shooting

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – A 13-year-old student opened fire Tuesday inside a school in the city of Rio Branco, the capital of Brazil's northern state of Acre, killing two staff members and injuring several students, local police said.

Iran, Brazil FMs hold call to discuss war, reg. developments

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a phone call with his Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira do discuss the Zionist regime-US aggression on Iran and other regional developments.

Storms kill four in northeastern Brazil

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – At least four people, including two children, were killed Friday in Brazil's northeastern state of Pernambuco after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides, authorities said.

US should lift blockade of Cuba: Lula da Silva

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.

People in Brazil hold pro-Iran rally (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – People in Brazil have held a massive demonstration in support for Iran. In this large-scale march, the "Fight Like an Iranian" T-shirt was unveiled.

Iran climbs to fourth place in FIFA Futsal Ranking Update

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iran's men's futsal team is in fourth place in the latest FIFA Futsal World Rankings released on Thursday.

People in Brazil hold pro-Iran rally (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – People in Brazil have held a pro-Iran rally in support of the Islamic Republic of Iran .

Brazilian union to hold seminar to discuss recent Iran events

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Minas Gerais Journalists' Association based in Brazil is going to hold a seminar on what the mainstream media did not say about the recent protests-turned-to riots in Iran.

Trump wants to replace UN with new body under his control

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump is trying to create an international organization, namely the Board of Peace, instead of pursuing a UN reform together with other countries, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.

Iran, Brazil FMs discuss global issues, Venezuela situation

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Brazil held a telephone conversation to exchange views on bilateral relations and current international developments.

Brazil accuses US of crossing unacceptable line in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Brazil has condemned the United States’ military attack on Venezuela, calling the raid that captured President Nicolas Maduro a dangerous breach of sovereignty and international law that threatens to destabilize Latin America.

Brazil's Lula warns against military action in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – BBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that US military action in Venezuela would spark a "humanitarian catastrophe," as he opened a summit of the South American Mercosur bloc.

Iran’s women’s futsal team invited to Brazil

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Head Coach of Iran’s women’s National Futsal team Shahrzad Mozaffar announced that Brazil has officially invited Iran to participate in a four-nation tournament.

Iran-Brazil ties hold significant potential for expansion

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, said Tehran and Brasília have significant potential to expand their bilateral and international cooperation.

Iran lose to Brazil at 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran lost to powerhouse Brazil 4-1 in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup on Sunday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City, the Philippines.

Araghchi calls on IAEA BoG to oppose E3 illegal actions

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on all member states of the IAEA Board of Governors to oppose the illegal action by the three European countries against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

UN warns of millions displaced by climate change

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Climate-related disasters and conflict have displaced millions of people across the globe, the United Nations has warned before the opening of its annual climate change conference.

Brazil tornado kills at least six, injures 600

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – At least six people have been killed and 600 injured after a tornado tore through Brazil.