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Iran issues emergency permit for new local Covid-19 vaccine

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – An emergency permit for the Iranian-Australian Spikogen vaccine has been issued by the Iranian Health Ministry.

Blinken goes to France on mission to repair ties after row

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Tony Blinken has travelled to Paris in a bid to mend ties after a rift with Paris over a nuclear submarine deal with Australia which caused Paris's outrage.

Europe 'must stop being naive', Macron says of submarine spat

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Europe needs to stop being naive when it comes to defending its interests and build its own military capacity, Emmanuel Macron said after Greece sealed a deal for French frigates worth about 3 billion euros ($3.51 billion).

Iran envoy to IAEA:

IAEA must have access to atomic fuel for Australia submarines

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) should have timely access to nuclear fuel used for Australia's submarines envisioned in the AUKUS deal, Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's ambassador to the IAEA said.

US meeting with European allies including France canceled

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – A multilateral meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York bringing together European countries including France and the United States has been canceled due to scheduling issues.

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes near Melbourne (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck near Melbourne on Wednesday, Geoscience Australia said, one of the country's biggest quakes on record.

US Navy test-launches ballistic missiles amid row with France

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The US Navy has successfully tested two Trident II D5LE submarine-launched ballistic missiles amid a growing row with France over a submarine deal with Australia on Sunday.

Macron stabbed in back by American, Australian allies

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Regarding the cancellation of a submarine order from Australia in favour of a trilateral security deal with the US and UK, French government has been stabbed in the back by its Australian and American longtime allies.

'Ballad of a White Cow' to go to Scottish, Australian fests

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian film 'Ballad of a White Cow' directed by Maryam Moghadam and Behtash Sanaeeha will take part in two international film festivals in Scotland and Australia.

Australia to host 2032 Olympic games

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Australian city of Brisbane will host the 2032 Summer Olympics.

Afghanistan shared borders with China falls to Taliban

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Australia ended its 20-year presence in Afghanistan, Indian diplomats evacuated from Kandahar and finally afghan shared border with China fell to Taliban, these were the latest reports on Afghanistan in the past 24 hours.

Australia announces end of military presence in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The Australian government has announced the end of its military presence in Afghanistan.

Iran volleyball narrowly loses to Australia in 2021 VNL

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The national Iranian volleyball team was defeated by the national men's team of Australia in a lengthy match in 2021 Volleyball Nations League’s Week 4 on Tuesday.

Japan, US, France, Australia launch joint military drill

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – Japanese, US, and French troops kicked off their first-ever joint military drill with the participation of an Australian naval ship on Tuesday in southwestern Japan.

Driver rams car into Islamic Sciences School in Australia

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The driver of a car was arrested by Sydney police after he hit his vehicle into the main door of an Islamic Science School in the city on Sunday.

Australia seeking info as Pfizer vaccine claims lives in EU

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Australian authorities are seeking more information about one of the COVID-19 vaccines set to be used locally, following a warning from officials in Norway.

‘Crab’ to go on screen at 2020 Adelaide Film Festival

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian animation ‘Crab’ directed by Shiva Sadegh Amini, will be screened at the 12th edition of the Adelaide Film Festival in Australia.

'Lock' to vie at Muslim Film Festival in Australia

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The documentary "Lock" directed by Maryam Mohammadi will be screened at the International Muslim Film Festival in Australia.

Regional countries' coop. to ensure regional security: MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Chairman of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said that the security of West Asia will be ensured with the roleplaying, interaction, and participation of the regional countries.

Accompanying Trump will not lead to sustainable regional security: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – In a Tuesday meeting with the Australian ambassador to Tehran, Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Adviser for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Iran is aware of the US-Australia ties but does not believe that accompanying Trump will end in sustainable regional security.