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Iran rejects UK, Australian ministers’ baseless allegations

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected the claims made in the joint statement by the Australian and British foreign and defense ministers about Iran and called it baseless, unrealistic, and irrelevant.

Australia down Iran at IWBF Men’s U23 Asia Oceania C’ship

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian men's U23 wheelchair basketball team were defeated by Australia 71-48 at the 2024 IWBF Men's U23 Asia Oceania Championship taking place in Thailand.

Japan troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Japanese troops will begin regular deployments in northern Australia as part of military cooperation with Australia and the US, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.

Man arrested after shooting at police in Melbourne

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at police officers in western Melbourne in Australia's state of Victoria, local police said.

1 child dead, 4 injured as car crashes into Melbourne school

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – An 11-year-old boy has died and four others were injured after being struck by a car that veered off the road and into a primary school in Melbourne's east.

Car crashes into school in Australia killing one child

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – A 11-year-old boy died and other children suffered serious injuries after a car crashed through the fence of a primary school in Melbourne on Tuesday.

2 planes collide in fatal crash in Sydney's southwest

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Two light planes were understood to have collided and crashed on Saturday in Sydney's outer southwest, the police said.

Australia reviews military export permits to Israel: Source

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Australia is carrying out a review of all the 66 military export permits for Israel that were approved before the invasion of Gaza last year, a source reported on Saturday, citing Defense Ministry sources.

3 hospitalized after chemical explosion at Sydney university

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Three people have been hospitalized after a chemical explosion at the University of Sydney on Tuesday.

Iran summons Australian ambassador

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Australian Ambassador to Tehran Ian McConville was summoned by the Iranian foreign ministry on Sunday.

Quad leaders hold meeting amid growing China competition

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The leaders of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States are meeting in US President Joe Biden’s hometown as the countries push to strengthen their Quad alliance amid growing competition with China.

Tehran reacts to EU anti-Iran statement

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to the recent statement of the European Union against Tehran.

IAEA chief Grossi due in Iran for political, technical talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says that he is going to visit Iran in the near future.

Australian ambassador summoned by Iran foreign ministry

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The ambassador of Australia was summoned to the Iranian foreign ministry after posting anti-Iranian and Islamic content on social media by the Embassy.

Iranian female lifeguards become runner-up in world

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian female lifeguarding team have won silver medal in the Lifesaving World Championships 2024 (LWC 2024).

Australia, US, UK sign nuclear transfer deal for AUKUS subs

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Australia said on Monday it had signed a deal to allow the exchange of nuclear secrets and material with the United States and Britain, a key step toward equipping its navy with nuclear-powered submarines.

'Like a bomb': Helicopter crashes into luxury hotel roof

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – A helicopter pilot who died when his chopper crashed into a luxury Cairns hotel was on an 'unauthorised' flight - with sources saying the aircraft may have been stolen. 

Iran U20 volleyball sweeps Australia in friendly

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iran's volleyball team defeated Australia in three straight sets (25-15, 25-14, 25-21) during a friendly match ahead of the 2024 Asian Boys' U-20 Volleyball Championship.

Iran beat Australia at Asian Women’s U20 Volleyball C’ship

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iran defeated Australia 3-1 (28-30, 25-23, 25-19, 25-19) in the 2024 Asian Women’s U-20 Volleyball Championship in China.

Anti-Islamic Revolution person arrested in Australia

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Australia Ahmad Sadeqi has said that an anti-Islamic Revolution individual has been arrested in an Australian coastal city of Brisbane.

US consulate attacked in Palestine protest

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The US consulate in North Sydney has been vandalised for the second time in as many months after police say a person smashed windows with a sledgehammer.

Australia new ambassador submits credential to Iran acting FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Australia new Ambassador to Tehran submitted a copy of his credentials to the Caretaker of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani.

Australia downs Iran at 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iran’s women's national volleyball team accepted defeat against Australia 3-1 in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup for Women.

Australia urges Israel to 'abide by' ICJ's ruling on Gaza

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – A senior Australian minister has urged Israel to "abide by" the International Court of Justice (ICJ) order to halt its military assault on the southern Gaza Strip.

More than 300 reportedly buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – More than 300 people and over 1,100 houses were buried by a massive landslide that leveled a remote village in northern Papua New Guinea, local media reported on Saturday.

6 arrested in pro-Palestinian rallies in Melbourne

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Police on Sunday arrested at least six people following a clash between pro-Palestinians and Zionist Israeli regime supporters in Melbourne, Australia.

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Australia imposes sanctions on Iranian individuals, entities

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – In a hostile anti-Iran action, the Australian government imposed targeted sanctions on five Iranian individuals and three entities, accusing Iran of alleged destabilizing actions in the West Asian region.