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'Emotional breakdown' as Japan stun imploding Iran at Asian Cup

Japan cashed in on a defensive mix-up and a controversial penalty as they stunned favourites Iran 3-0 in the Asian Cup semi-finals to move one win away from their fifth title on Monday. Yuya Osako ...
Metro US

Iran urges Japan to release billions in blocked funds amid U.S. sanctions

Sign up for our Metro US email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s President Ebrahim ...
The Mirror US on MSN

Iran performs spectacular FIFA World Cup U-turn after boycott threat

Represenatives from the Iranian national team will be in attendance at Friday's World Cup draw in Washington DC after ...
Reuters

Japan passes law to insure Iran oil imports

TOKYO, June 20 (Reuters) - Japan's parliament approved government guarantees on insurance for crude oil cargoes from Iran on Wednesday, paving the way for it to become the first of Iran's big ...
New York Sun

Japan To Freeze Assets Tied to Iran Nuclear Program

TOKYO — Japan will freeze assets belonging to 12 organizations and 13 people that are tied to Iran’s nuclear development, the government’s top spokesman said. The action is based on a U.N.