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Powerful explosion hits Argentina (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – A powerful explosion tore through the Spegazzini Industrial Park in Ezeiza, Argentina, shattering windows across nearby neighborhoods and triggering evacuations as officials investigated the cause.

Trump says US should be cautious in relations with China

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump believes that Washington should show caution in relations with Beijing.

Argentine Nobel laureate urges Netanyahu's detention

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Nobel Peace Prize winner Adolfo Pérez Esquivel filed a court petition urging Argentina to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for genocide and war crimes in Gaza.

10 injured, 90 arrested as fan violence halts Argentina match

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Ten people were injured and 90 arrested Wednesday after violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Argentina's Independiente and visiting Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires, police said.

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Tehran rejects Argentine ‘baseless’ accusations against Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Tehran has dismissed “baseless” accusations leveled by Argentine at Iranian nationals in connection with the deadly 1994 AMIA bombing, urging the country’s judiciary to handle the case fairly without third-party influence.

Huge rallies take place in Argentina in support for Palestine

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – A massive demonstration has taken place in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, with thousands of citizens marching through some of the city’s main streets and landmarks.

Chile hit by major 6.7 magnitude earthquake

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck northern Chile on Friday, causing minor infrastructure damage and cutting power to more than 20,000 people.

Powerful earthquake hits Argentina

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has rocked Argentina’s coast, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.

Iran summons Argentina’s chargé d’affaires over false claims

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Argentine charge d’affaires in Tehran to deliver a strong protest against recent allegations by Argentina’s judiciary against Iranian officials.

Flooding in Argentinian city leaves at least 16 dead

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Argentina announced three days of national mourning late on Sunday, March 9, after authorities raised the death toll from recent flash flooding to 16, with more still missing.

Iran start 2025 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup on high

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran defeated Argentina 5-3 in their opening match of the 2025 Men's FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup on Monday.

Maduro accuses Argentina of US-backed assassination attempt Venezuelan VP

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Venezuelan President accused the Argentinean government of a US-backed assassination attempt on his deputy ahead of his inauguration to a new presidential term later this week, decrying the “violent plans” b

Deadly plane crash in Argentina kills pilot, co-pilot

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Bombardier Challenger 300 crashed into a building while landing at Argentina's San Fernando Airport, killing the pilot and co-pilot.

Argentina’s Milei accused of copying speech from hit TV show

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Argentine President Javier Milei has been accused of plagiarizing the hit US political drama ‘The West Wing’ during his recent speech at the UN.

Argentina court orders arrest of Venezuela's President

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – A federal court in Argentina on Monday ordered the “immediate” arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.

Venezuela issues arrest warrant for Argentina President

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Venezuela’s attorney general issued an arrest warrant for Javier Milei, the president of Argentina, as well as his sister Karina and Security Minister Patricia Bullrich.

Argentina stay at FIFA rankings top as Iran place 2nd in Asia

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian national men's football team have remained the Asian second top team while Argentina have retained the top sport in the latest rankings released by FIFA released on Thursday.

Argentina outplays Iran in 2024 VNL

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iran was defeated by Argentina in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) held in Brazil.

Sixty injured in Buenos Aires train collision

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – At least 60 people were injured on Friday when a seven-car passenger train collided with a locomotive and an empty train car in Buenos Aires, local authorities said, without giving details of how serious the injuries were.

Iran FM spox rejects Argentine court's ruling on AMIA

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman dismissed a ruling by an Argentine court that blames Iran for two bomb blasts in the country during the 1990s, labeling the claims in the verdict as unsubstantiated and politically motivated.

Iran defeats Argentina at 2024 Beach Soccer World Cup

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's national beach soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the 2024 World Cup by defeating Argentina on Saturday.

Wildfire ravages Argentina's national park

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – A forest fire that remained out of control Saturday has so far destroyed 577 hectares of the Los Alerces National Park, local media reported.

Colombia recalls envoy to Argentina amid diplomatic tension

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) - The government of Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina on Friday, following contentious remarks made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who labeled Colombian President Gustavo Petro a "communist murderer."

Messi awarded FIFA best men’s player of 2023

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Argentine’s Lionel Messi was found the best men’s player of 2023 in an awarding ceremony in London, according to the International Association of Football Federation (FIFA). 

13 dead in Argentina's coastal city amid fierce storm

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – At least 13 people have been killed in the Argentine port city of Bahia Blanca as a result of a strong storm that hit the nation's Atlantic coast, authorities said.

Argentina building fire leaves one dead, dozens injured

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – One woman was killed and at least 42 others injured after a fire swept through two floors of a building in downtown Buenos Aires, the Argentine capital, on Tuesday.

Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidential runoff

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Javier Milei from the far-right Liberty Advances coalition has won Argentina's presidential runoff against Economy Minister Sergio Massa, initial results of the electoral authority showed on Sunday.