Jordan

Jordon basketball team lands in Tehran to hold friendly matches

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Jordan national basketball team landed in Tehran today to hold training sessions as well as playing two friendly matches with Iran.

More Syrians return from Jordan camps through Nassib crossing

DARAA, Feb. 06 (MNA) – A number of displaced Syrians returned from camps in Jordan through the Nassib-Jaber border crossing, in the southeastern countryside of the southern Daraa province.

Iran U-23 held by Jordan in friendly

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The friendly match between U-23 football teams of Iran and Jordan ended with a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.

‘Return’ wins best short award at Jordan’s Karama Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Return’ directed by Shahriar Pourseyedian has won the best short film award at the 9th Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Jordan.

Iran’s UK envoy:

Just 10 countries, including Iran, host 56% of world’s refugees

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baedinejad said 56% of the world’s 21 million refugees are being hosted by just 10 countries, including Jordan and Iran.

2 Iranian titles shortlisted for top prize at Jordan’s Karama Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Two Iranian titles, ‘Return’ by Shahriar Pourseyedian and ‘Ballsy’ by Mohsen Pourmohseni, have received nominations for top prizes at the 9th Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Jordan.

Kharrazi:

Israeli regime behind division in Islamic World

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Foreign Policy Strategic Council Seyed Kamal Kharrazi said on Monday that the occupying Israeli regime is the main reason behind division in the Islamic World.

‘Return’ goes to Jordan’s Karama Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian short ‘Return’ directed by Shahriar Pourseyedian has been accepted into the competition section of 9th Karama Human Rights Film Festival in Jordan.

Iranian producers showcase handmade goods, food in Amman

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – A total of 35 Iranian companies are showcasing their products in a ten-day exhibition in the city of Amman, Jordan.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Jordan

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry issued a statement on Mon. condemning a terrorist attack on Jordanian police which ended with five security forces killed and a number of others wounded.

Iran beats Jordan at U16 WABA C’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian boys’ basketball team defeated Jordan 95-20 at West Asian Basketball Association (WABA) U16 Championships.

Iran to line up against Iraq at WABA C'ship opening match

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s junior basketball team will play Iraq instead of Syria in the opening match of the 2018 WABA Junior Championship in Iranian city of Gorgan.

Lavrov underlines importance of helping Syria in reconstruction

MOSCOW, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov underlined the importance of helping Syria in the reconstruction of the country after the end of the crisis in it.

Russian Defense:

1.7 million displaced Syrians to return to their country soon

MOSCOW, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry said that 1.7 displaced Syrians will be able to return to Syria very soon, and that the return of displaced people to their areas is the first task in order to restore normal life and rebuild Syria.

Iran wins team kumite, finishes runner-up at Asian Karate C’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iran claimed the title of men’s team kumite event and finished Asian Karate Championships at the second place with eight medals.

Iran bags 7 medals at Asian Karate Championships

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iranian practitioners snatched seven medals, including three gold, one silver and three bronze at the Asian Karate Championship in Amman, Jordan.

Lavrov says demands for Iran pullout from Syria ‘absolutely unrealistic’

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Russian diplomatic chief Lavrov said, on Wednesday, demands for Iran’s complete withdrawal from Syria are unrealistic and Iran should be allowed to play its regional role, Ynetnews reported.

Rouhani urges Islamic countries into unity, coop.

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged Islamic countries to consolidate unity and cooperation, in a message to Jordan King congratulating him on the anniversary of Jordan Independence Day.

Envoy refutes claims of Iran forces in south Syria

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Mojtaba Ferdosipour refuted claims about Iran’s setting up forces in Southern Syria.

Iran to host World Taekwondo President’s Cup, Asian Taekwondo Club

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – ATU Council Meeting & General Assembly has granted the rights to host World Taekwondo President’s Cup (G2), Asian Taekwondo Club to Iran.

Iranian young basketballers win title at U18 WABA C’ships

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Iran men’s national under-17 basketball team have won the title at U18 West Asian Basketball Association (WABA) qualifier 2018 in Jordan.

Iran's policy to help bring peace, stability, security in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – In response to Jordan King Abdullah's anti-Iran claims, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said the principled, stable and unchanging policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been contributing to peace, stability and security in the region.

Sudan mulling over leaving Saudi camp

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Turkish President Erdogan’s visit to Sudanese capital city of Khartoum is of importance if we bear in mind the tensions between Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Turkey.

Envoy calls for Islamic solidarity in anti-Zionist fight

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Jordan Mojtaba Ferdosipour, while appreciating Jordan’s stance in slamming Trump’s move on Jerusalem, underscored the need for Islamic and international solidarity in the fight against occupation of Palestine.

PUOIC members condemn Trump’s order

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) –The representatives from 11 countries attending at the Palestine Committee of the Parliamentary Union of OIC Member States (PUOIC), denounced Trump’s decision to move US embassy.

Tehran, Amman call for Islamic unity against Trump’s move

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s envoy to Amman and a member of the Jordanian parliament stressed the need for unity of the Islamic world in the fight against usurper Zionist regime.