Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Majid Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri, Hadis Pakbaten, Jafar Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed, Ebrahim Azizi and Philippe Martin during the "Un Simple Accident" press conference at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Sébastien Courdji/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Vahid Mobasseri during the "Un Simple Accident" press conference at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Sébastien Courdji/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Vahid Mobasseri during the "Un Simple Accident" press conference at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Sébastien Courdji/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Press Conference

Vahid Mobasseri during the "Un Simple Accident" press conference at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Sébastien Courdji/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident photocall DN

Cannes - Un Simple Accident photocall DN

Vahid Mobasseri, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed, Delnaz Najafi, Hadis Pakbaten and Ebrahim Azizi pose during the Un Simple Accident photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident photocall DN

Cannes - Un Simple Accident photocall DN

Vahid Mobasseri, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed, Delnaz Najafi, Hadis Pakbaten and Ebrahim Azizi pose during the Un Simple Accident photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 21, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by David NIVIERE/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Jafar Panahi, Delnaz Najafi, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed and Vahid Mobasseri attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ photocall in Cannes, France, on May 21, 2025, as part of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Jafar Panahi, Delnaz Najafi, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed and Vahid Mobasseri attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ photocall in Cannes, France, on May 21, 2025, as part of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Delnaz Najafi, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed and Vahid Mobasseri attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ photocall in Cannes, France, on May 21, 2025, as part of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Jafar Panahi, Delnaz Najafi, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed and Vahid Mobasseri attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ photocall in Cannes, France, on May 21, 2025, as part of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Delnaz Najafi, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed and Vahid Mobasseri attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ photocall in Cannes, France, on May 21, 2025, as part of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Photocall NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Delnaz Najafi, Majid Panahi, Maryam Afsharimovahed and Vahid Mobasseri attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ photocall in Cannes, France, on May 21, 2025, as part of the Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Ebrahim Azizi, Vahid Mobasseri, Jafar Panahi and the cast during the Un Simple Accident red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Ebrahim Azizi, Vahid Mobasseri, Jafar Panahi and the cast during the Un Simple Accident red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Ebrahim Azizi, Vahid Mobasseri, Jafar Panahi and the cast during the Un Simple Accident red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Ebrahim Azizi, Vahid Mobasseri, Jafar Panahi and the cast during the Un Simple Accident red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Cannes - Un Simple Accident Screening JD

Ebrahim Azizi, Vahid Mobasseri, Jafar Panahi and the cast during the Un Simple Accident red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 20, 2025 in Cannes, France. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Jafar Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri and Cast and crew of ‘Un Simple Accident’ attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ Screening and Red Carpet at Palais Des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 20 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Jafar Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri and Cast and crew of ‘Un Simple Accident’ attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ Screening and Red Carpet at Palais Des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 20 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Jafar Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri and Cast and crew of ‘Un Simple Accident’ attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ Screening and Red Carpet at Palais Des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 20 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Jafar Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri and Cast and crew of ‘Un Simple Accident’ attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ Screening and Red Carpet at Palais Des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 20 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Jafar Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri and Cast and crew of ‘Un Simple Accident’ attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ Screening and Red Carpet at Palais Des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 20 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Jafar Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri and Cast and crew of ‘Un Simple Accident’ attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ Screening and Red Carpet at Palais Des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 20 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Cannes Un Simple Accident Red Carpet NG

Ebrahim Azizi, Jafar Panahi, Vahid Mobasseri and Cast and crew of ‘Un Simple Accident’ attending the ‘Un Simple Accident’ Screening and Red Carpet at Palais Des Festivals in Cannes, France on May 20 2025 as part of the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Photo by Nicolas Genin/ABACAPRESS.COM

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalist Artyom Shturbabin (2nd,L) of Uzbekistan, silver medalist Majid Vahid Barimanlou (L) of Iran and bronze medalists Kwon Jaedeog (2nd,R) of South Korea and Murodzoda Khairandeshi of Tajikistan attend the awarding ceremony for the Men 66Kg Final of Kurash between Uzbekistan and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Majid Vahid Barimanlou of Iran reacts after the Men 66Kg Final of Kurash between Uzbekistan and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artyom Shturbabin (bottom) of Uzbekistan competes with Majid Vahid Barimanlou of Iran during the Men 66Kg Final of Kurash between Uzbekistan and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artyom Shturbabin (top) of Uzbekistan competes with Majid Vahid Barimanlou of Iran during the Men 66Kg Final of Kurash between Uzbekistan and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artyom Shturbabin (L) of Uzbekistan competes with Majid Vahid Barimanlou of Iran during the Men 66Kg Final of Kurash between Uzbekistan and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artyom Shturbabin (L) of Uzbekistan comforts Majid Vahid Barimanlou of Iran after the Men 66Kg Final of Kurash between Uzbekistan and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-KURASH (CN)

(230930) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artyom Shturbabin (L) of Uzbekistan competes with Majid Vahid Barimanlou of Iran during the Men 66Kg Final of Kurash between Uzbekistan and Iran at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 30, 2023. (Xinhua/Wan Xiang)

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges U.S., Türkiye to end "occupation" of Syria

STORY: Senior Iranian lawmaker urges U.S., Türkiye to end "occupation" of Syria DATELINE: Aug. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:25 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of meeting 2. various of the Iranian delegation entering the hall 3. SOUNDBITE (Persian): VAHID JALALZADEH, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee 4. various of the Iranian delegation leaving the hall STORYLINE: A senior Iranian lawmaker said on Wednesday that Iran rejected all violations of Syria's sovereignty, urging the United States and Türkiye to end their "occupation" of Syrian land. In a statement released after his meetings with Syrian officials in Damascus, Vahid Jalalzadeh, chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, reiterated Iran's strong support for Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity. SOUNDBITE (Persian): VAHID JALALZADEH, Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee "We stressed

Football: Ex-Japan boss Halilhodzic returns to Japan

Football: Ex-Japan boss Halilhodzic returns to Japan

TOKYO, Japan, April 21 Kyodo - Former Japan football head coach Vahid Halilhodzic arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 21, 2018, to seek the reason for his dismissal earlier in the month.

Soccer: Japan beat Australia to qualify for 2018 World Cup finals

Soccer: Japan beat Australia to qualify for 2018 World Cup finals

SAITAMA, Japan, Aug. 31 Kyodo - Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic (front) celebrates after Takuma Asano scored the opener against Australia in the first half of a World Cup final-round qualifier at Saitama Stadium, north of Tokyo, on Aug. 31, 2017. Japan won 2-0 to qualify for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia.

Halilhodzic's job is safe, JFA says

Halilhodzic's job is safe, JFA says

TOKYO, Aug. 10 Kyodo - Japan Football Association technical director Masahiro Shimoda (R) speaks to reporters at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Aug. 10, 2015, after returning from the country's last-place outing at the four-team East Asian Cup in Wuhan, China. Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic will not be losing his job any time soon, Shimoda said.

Vahid Halilhodzic

Vahid Halilhodzic

Vahid Halilhodzic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Japan national soccer team coach (photo taken on April 15, 2015)

Iranian health minister dismissed

Iranian health minister dismissed

TEHRAN, Iran - Photo shows Iranian newspapers dated Dec. 29, 2012, reporting on the dismissal of the country's health minister Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Death toll rises to 10 in building collapse in SW Iran

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Manager Halilhodzic happy with Japan's romp over Uzbekistan

Manager Halilhodzic happy with Japan's romp over Uzbekistan

Japan's new national soccer team manager Vahid Halilhodzic thanks one of Japan's players for his efforts in an international friendly against Uzbekistan at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium on March 31, 2015. Japan won 5-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan succumb to Bosnia

Japan succumb to Bosnia

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic issues instructions to his players during the second half of a Kirin Cup match against Bosnia-Herzegovina at Suita Stadium in Osaka on June 7, 2017. Bosnia beat Japan 2-1. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Injured Honda out of Bulgaria game, doubtful for 2nd match

Soccer: Injured Honda out of Bulgaria game, doubtful for 2nd match

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic attends a press conference at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan on June 1, 2016. Halilhodzic said AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda miss Japan's opening match of the four-team Kirin Cup on June 3 against Bulgaria with a left-knee injury and could also be out for the second match on June 7 against Denmark or Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Injured Honda out of Bulgaria game, doubtful for 2nd match

Soccer: Injured Honda out of Bulgaria game, doubtful for 2nd match

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic attends a press conference at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan on June 1, 2016. Halilhodzic said AC Milan midfielder Keisuke Honda miss Japan's opening match of the four-team Kirin Cup on June 3 against Bulgaria with a left-knee injury and could also be out for the second match on June 7 against Denmark or Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Injured Honda out of Bulgaria game, doubtful for 2nd match

Soccer: Injured Honda out of Bulgaria game, doubtful for 2nd match

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic (L) and AC midfielder Keisuke Honda chat during official practice at Toyota Stadium in Aichi Prefecture, Japan on June 1, 2016. Halilhodzic said Honda will miss Japan's opening match of the four-team Kirin Cup on June 3 against Bulgaria with a left-knee injury and could also be out for the second match on June 7 against Denmark or Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Japan begin training for Kirin Cup

Soccer: Japan begin training for Kirin Cup

Shinji Okazaki (L), a member of English Premier League champions Leicester City, takes part in Japan national team training in Nagoya Prefecture on May 30, 2016, for the four-team Kirin Cup tournament beginning June 3, with coach Vahid Halilhodzic looking on from behind. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Halilhodzic announces squad for Kirin Cup

Halilhodzic announces squad for Kirin Cup

Japan men's soccer team coach Vahid Halilhodzic announces the 25-man squad for the upcoming Kirin Cup during a press conference in the city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on May 26, 2016. First-team regulars Shinji Okazaki of Leicester City, Shinji Kagawa of Dortmund and AC Milan's Keisuke Honda were selected, along with Kawasaki Frontale's under-23 international Ryota Oshima and Jubilo Iwata's Yuki Kobayashi, who were called up for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Halilhodzic hints at Okubo recall

Soccer: Halilhodzic hints at Okubo recall

Japan men's national soccer team coach Vahid Halilhodzic holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 13, 2016, ahead of the Kirin Cup in June. Kawasaki Frontale's two-time World Cup striker Yoshito Okubo could be in line for a recall to the Japan national team, Halilhodzic said. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan in Group B with Australia, UAE for final Cup q'fying

Japan in Group B with Australia, UAE for final Cup q'fying

Japan soccer coach Vahid Halilhodzic speaks to reporters in Tokyo on April 12, 2016, after the drawing in Kuala Lumpur for the Asian qualifiers final round of the 2018 World Cup. Japan was drawn in Group B together with Australia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Thailand. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Okazaki makes 100th appearance for Japan

Soccer: Okazaki makes 100th appearance for Japan

Shinji Okazaki receives a jersey from Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic for his 100th national team appearance in a 5-0 drubbing of Syria at Saitama Stadium on March 29, 2016. Japan finished atop Group E in the second round of Asian qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Halilhodzic warns Japan to be wary of crafty Syria

Soccer: Halilhodzic warns Japan to be wary of crafty Syria

(From L to R) AC Milan's Keisuke Honda, Leicester City's Shinji Okazaki and Inter Milan's Yuto Nagatomo train at Saitama Stadium in Japan on March 28, 2016, the eve of their final match of the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia against Syria. Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic, speaking at a press conference, warned his players not to "fall into traps" laid by Syria and called for cool heads. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Soccer: Halilhodzic warns Japan to be wary of crafty Syria

Soccer: Halilhodzic warns Japan to be wary of crafty Syria

Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic attends a press conference at Saitama Stadium on March 28, 2016, the eve of the final match of the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia against Syria. Halilhodzic warned his players not to "fall into traps" laid by Syria and called for cool heads. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo