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Iran goalball into final of Asian c’ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian men’s team defeated Japan in the semifinal of IBSA Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships to raise hopes for a Paralympics berth.
2019-12-09 13:50
Iran wins bronze at Asian wheelchair basketball C’ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian men’s wheelchair basketball team managed to win the bronze medal of the 2019 edition of IWBF Asia Oceania Championships.
2019-12-07 15:49
Iran overpowers Indonesia at Asia-Pacific goalball c’ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iranian men’s team gained a 14-4 victory over Indonesia on Saturday in the 2019 edition of International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships.
2019-12-07 08:57
Iran opposes Japan's SDF deployment: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) –Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has opposed Japan's plan to dispatch Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East to help ensure the safe navigation of commercial vessels.
2019-12-04 11:33
Deputy FM:

Iran to return to JCPOA commitments after lifting of sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with the Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, to discuss Iran nuclear deal of the JCPOA.
2019-12-03 18:30
Deputy FM Araghchi arrives in Tokyo

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Tokyo on Monday as the second leg of his trip to East Asia.
2019-12-02 09:03
Japan too strong for Iran at IWBF Asian Oceania C’ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian men’s national wheelchair basketball team conceded a defeat against Japan on the second day of 2019 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Asia Oceania Championships in Thai city Pattaya.
2019-12-01 17:50
Team Melli loses Asia’s top spot in FIFA ranking after six years

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran national men’s football team lost its position as Asia’s best team in FIFA ranking after some six years.
2019-11-28 15:21
Iran, Japan FMs discuss JCPOA, intl. developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Foreign ministers of Iran and Japan hold a phone conversation on Wednesday to discuss different issues of mutual interest.
2019-11-21 13:43
Japan deplores Israel's new settlement plans in occupied Palestinian land

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Japan has strongly deplored the continued settlement activities by the Israeli regime in occupied Palestinian territories as in violation of international law.
2019-11-09 10:36
‘6.5 per Meter’ wins at 32nd Tokyo Film Festival

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iranian feature ‘6.5 per Meter’, directed by Saeed Roustaee, won the best director award and best actor award at the 32nd edition of Tokyo Film Festival in Japan.
2019-11-05 14:47
Japan’s Abe reiterates full implementation of JCPOA

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo reiterated on Thursday Tokyo’s support toward the full implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal – also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
2019-10-24 19:31
VIDEO: Japan’s emperor formally proclaims enthronement

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Japan's Emperor Naruhito has officially proclaimed his enthronement, in a ritual-bound, centuries-old ceremony attended by more than a hundred dignitaries from around the world.
2019-10-22 11:46
Sohrab Moradi eyes 2020 Tokyo Olympics quota place

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran's top weightlifter Sohrab Moradi is getting ready in Germany to attend the 49th ‘Challenge 210’ that is due October 24-27 in Tramelan, Switzerland.
2019-10-21 13:43
Japan to dispatch its own troops to Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Japan will send its own self-defense troops to the Strait of Hormuz instead of joining the US-coalition to protect commercial vessels passing through key Middle Eastern waterways, the Asahi newspaper reported.
2019-10-18 12:45
Iran commiserates with Japan over deadly Typhoon

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran has extended a message of condolence to the Japanese government and nation over a deadly typhoon that has left dozens of people killed and wounded.
2019-10-13 22:22
VIDEO: Typhoon Hagibis in Japan leaves 18 dead

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Typhoon Hagibis, one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in recent history, has left 18 people dead several others missing. The typhoon has caused landslides and floods and left almost half a million homes without power.
2019-10-13 11:17
VIDEO: Strong winds hit Japan's east coast as Typhoon Hagibis approaches

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Strong winds hit the Japanese city of Ichihara on Saturday, leaving one man dead after his car overturned and dozens of homes wrecked, as the whole country braces for the arrival of Typhoon Hagibis.
2019-10-12 16:36
VIDEO: Iran vs Russia highlights at 2019 FIVB World Cup

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team suffered a 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 24-26, 25-22) defeat against Russia on Tuesday in its first game at 2019 edition of FIVB Men’s World Cup underway in Japan.
2019-10-01 15:33
Iran falls short against Russia in 2019 FIVB World Cup

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team started its campaign in the 2019 FIVB World Cup with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 24-26, 25-22) defeat against the most decorated team of the event, Russia.
2019-10-01 11:13
By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Time to change Iran volleyball main squad?

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team is going to take part in the 2019 FIVB World Cup with its main players while experts are worried about consequences of Igor kolakovic’s decision to use the same squad in successive events.
2019-09-23 16:36
Saudi Arabia tells Japan's biggest refiner about possible shipment change: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Saudi state oil firm Aramco has told Japanese refiner JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy about a possible change in shipment, raising concern about the kingdom’s ability to supply crude oil a week after attacks on its refineries.
2019-09-22 16:11
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Trophy ceremony of 2019 Asian Volleyball C’ship

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran national team gained a three-set win over Australia on Saturday in the final to lift the trophy of Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship in Tehran. Japan came third with a 3-1 win over South Korea.
2019-09-22 11:40
Iranian canoeing president meets ACC officials in Tokyo

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) –President of Iran’s Canoe Federation met President and Secretary General of Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC) in Tokyo, Japan.
2019-09-14 14:12
VIDEO: Tokyo 2020 Olympic tests artificial snow to beat heat

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) –Tokyo 2020 organizers tested spraying artificial snow on Friday to tackle the expected summer heat during the Olympic Games.
2019-09-14 11:15
Iran's Mirhashem Hosseini gains gold medal at 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iranian taekwondo practitioner Mirhashem Hosseini has won a gold medal at 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix series 2 underway in Japan.
2019-09-13 20:08
Iranian girl wins gold at 2019 Karate 1-Premier League

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian athlete Sara Bahmanyar won the gold medal at 2019 Karate 1-Premier League, Tokyo, Japan.
2019-09-08 12:10
Iran national taekwondo team departs Tehran for Tokyo

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s national taekwondo team will leave Iran for Japan on Monday to take part in 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix series 2.
2019-09-07 14:03
Japan to dispatch forces to Hormuz Strait if Iran gives consent: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Japan is considering sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer separately from the US-led coalition to the Persian Gulf and it will perform a mission in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran gives its consent, a Japanese newspaper reported.
2019-09-03 15:06
Iran wheelchair basketball wins 2019 World Challenge Cup

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian men’s wheelchair basketball team claimed the title of Mitsubishi Electric World Challenge Cup 2019 in Japan on Sunday.
2019-09-01 11:06