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Australia defeats Tunisia in 2022 World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Australia defeated Tunisia 1-0 in the Group D match at Al Janoub Stadium, Al-Wakrah for their first win of the tournament.

Iran summons Australia envoy over interventionist stances

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Reacting to Australia's interventionist approach towards Iran's internal affairs, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the ambassador of Australia to Tehran.

Iran football 5-a-side team beats Australia

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s national football team has defeated Australia in the International Blind Football Asia-Oceania Championship of 2022 being held in India.

Iran winner against Australia: FIBA

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – FIBA, the International Basketball Federation, has announced that Iran’s national team is victorious against Australia.

Ramezani wins gold for Iran at Asia-Oceania para-athletics

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The veteran and disabled athlete Milad Ramezani from Iran won the second gold medal at Asia-Oceania para athletics competitions in Australia.

'Lost Whispers in the Distance' to vie at ColorTape FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – Iranian documentary "Lost Whispers in the Distance" is set to participate at the 6th ColorTape international film festival in Australia.

China warns over US plan to deploy B-52 bombers to Australia

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – China has issued a stern warning that Washington’s plans to deploy six of its nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to an Australian military base may “trigger an arms race” and escalate tensions in the region.

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US plans to deploy nuclear-capable bombers to N Australia

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The United States is preparing to send six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to an air base in northern Australia, media sources say.

Iran’s Saghaei takes bronze at 2022 Duathlon Asia C'ship

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Amin Saghaei Dehkordi of Iran claimed a bronze medal at the 2022 Powerman Duathlon Asia Championship on Sunday.

Australia reverses recognition of Al-Quds as Israeli capital

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Australia has reversed a previous government's recognition of West Al-Quds as Israel's capital, the foreign minister said Tuesday.

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Australia may provide military training to Ukraine forces

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his government would consider providing military training to Ukrainian forces in their war with Russia.

Australia to impose sanctions against 28 Russian officials

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Following the annexation of the eastern regions of Ukraine to Russia, the Australian government announced that it will add dozens of figures and senior officials of the Russian government to its sanctions list.

Amir-Abdollahian meets counterparts in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held meetings with several of his counterparts during his visit to New York.

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Solomon Islands to ban US navy ships from ports

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Solomon Islands government has told the United States it will place a moratorium on navy vessels entering its ports, the United States embassy in Canberra said on Tuesday.

Iran finishes seventh in 2022 AVC Cup for Women

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran earned a 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-22) win against Australia at the PhilSports Arena for seventh place in the 2022 AVC Cup for Women.

Explosion hits Australian Embassy convoy near Baghdad airport

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – News sources reported the explosion of a bomb on the path of the diplomatic vehicle of the Australian Embassy to Baghdad.

Canberra airport lockdown after shots fired

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Canberra Airport has been evacuated after gunshots were reportedly heard in the check-in concourse.

Australian PM announces $74 mln in military aid to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced further military aid to Ukraine in a statement released on Monday.

Australia imposes sanctions on three Russian ministers

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Australia has imposed sanctions on Children’s Rights Commissioner for Russian Pres. Maria Lvova-Belova and three Russian ministers as well as on another 12 Russian nationals, according to Australian Department of Home Affairs.

Australia's envoy describes Iran as regional trade hub

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) - Australia's ambassador to Iran Lyndall Sachs said on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran enjoys a significant geographical location, and described it as the trade hub of the region.

Australia ships first 4 M113AS44 armored vehicles to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Australia handed over four M113AS4 armored personnel carriers to Ukrainian Armed Forces, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced Sunday.

Iran men's team runners-up at IWBF Asia Oceania Championships

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian men’s team lost to Australia 56-50 in the final match of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships on Saturday.

Tokyo not intends to join US-led AUKUS alliance

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – "We positively assess the purposes of AUKUS and intend to maintain partner relations with the countries that comprise it. However, Japan does not intend to join this structure," Fumio Kishida stressed

Labor party returns to power in Australia after 9 years

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Anthony Albanese and his opposition Labor Party win the government after a campaign focused on personality over policy.

'Yocheyed' to participate in Melbourne Setting Sun FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Directed by Sahar Khosh-Chashman, the Iranian short film 'Yocheyed' is set to be screened at the Setting Sun Film Festival in Australia.

China reacts to AUKUS hypersonic missiles deal

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – China's envoy to the United Nations has reacted to the move by the UK, the US, and Australia to cooperate on hypersonic weapons under the trilateral AUKUS alliance.

Australia announces sanctions against 33 Russian businessmen

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The Australian government is introducing new sanctions targeting 33 Russian businessmen and their family members, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne said on Monday.

20 killed, thousands forced to evacuate due to Sydney floods

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – Tens of thousands of Sydney residents have been told to evacuate their homes as floods ravage eastern Australia.

Deadly floods hit eastern Australia, 7 people killed

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The death toll from flash flooding in Australia's northeast has risen to seven today as a severe storm system pummels the city of Brisbane and the southeast of the state of Queensland.