Australia

'Lady of the City' wins at Australia film festival

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – The Iranian movie “Lady of the City” has won the best film award in Australia's 7th Women Media Arts and Film Festival (WMAFF).

Iran wins 9 medals at 2023 World Transplant Games

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian athletes have bagged nine medals at the end of the second day of the 2023 World Transplant Games underway in Perth, Australia.

Iran, Australia FMs stress continuing diplomacy, dialogue

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in a phone conversation stressed the need for the continuation of diplomacy and dialogue between Tehran and Canberra.

Australia issues new sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Australia has issued a slew of new sanctions against Tehran under the pretext of human rights violations in Iran.

Australia offers China briefing on AUKUS nuclear sub plan

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Australia is not aware of any response from China after Canberra offered Beijing a briefing about the AUKUS pact, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles told reporters on Tuesday.

Australia edge Iran at U20 AFC Asian Cup

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Australia defeated Iran 3-2 to revive their hopes of advancing from Group B of the AFC U20 AFC Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2023 on Saturday.

Iran hockey team beats Australia

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s men’s hockey team defeated Australia at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup South Africa 2023 being held in South Africa.

Australia imposes sanctions on Iranian officials

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – In continuation of Canberra's anti-Tehran policies, it imposed sanctions on 16 Iranian individuals and entities.

Kan'ani:

Will intl. cmty hold Canberra accountable for refugees death?

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – In reaction to the death of an Iraqi refugee at Villawood detention centre in Sydney's west, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kan'ani questioned human rights issues in Australia.

Australia to purchase US-made HIMARS missile system

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Australia is planning to purchase and deploy the US-manufactured High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) by 2026-2027, among other weapon acquisitions called to boost the national military capabilities.

4 killed after helicopters collide on Australia’s Gold Coast

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A midair collision between two helicopters in Australia has left four people dead and three others in critical condition, authorities said Monday.

Amid China-Taiwan tensions;

Australia reportedly planning to deploy new missile systems

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The Australian government has been considering the possibility of deploying a new missile system on the country’s north coast presumably amid tensions between China and Taiwan, Australian media reported.

Shootout in Australia leaves 6 dead, including 2 officers

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – Two police officers and a bystander were killed in a shootout that erupted during an investigation into a missing-person case in the Australian state of Queensland.

Three killed in shooting in Australia's Brisbane

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Two Australian police officers and a bystander were fatally shot Monday in an ambush at a remote property in Queensland state as officers were investigating reports of a missing person, media said Monday.

Australia imposes sanctions on Iranian individuals, entities

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – In continuation of the anti-Iran moves and interventions led by the western countries, the Australian government imposed sanctions against six Iranian individuals and two entities.

Amid tensions with China;

US to increase military presence in Australia, invites Japan

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – The US will increase its military footprint in Australia and has agreed with Canberra to invite Japan to take part in the effort, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Tuesday amid increasingly shared concerns about China. 

Australia shock Denmark to qualify for next World Cup stage

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Australia reached the World Cup last 16 for the first time since 2006 after Mathew Leckie earned them a gritty 1-0 upset win over Denmark in their final Group D match on Wednesday.

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.

Media:

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.

Prime Minister:

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.