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Iran women basketball gains first-ever medal in intl. event

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iran made history on Monday by claiming the bronze medal of 2019 West Asia Championship Women Basketball which was the team’s first medal in an international event after the Revolution.

Iran’s basketball wins intl. friendly tournament in Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The national men’s basketball team of Iran defeated the host Russian national team to win the three-team international tournament in Moscow.

Iran beats Jordan in friendly ahead of 2019 FIBA World Cup

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran national basketball team overpowered Jordan in a friendly match on Saturday as the team is preparing for 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Iran clinches title at 10th Asian Junior Taekwondo C’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iranian junior taekwondo practitioners grabbed the title of 2019 Asian championship in both boys and girls’ categories.

Iran para-taekwondo team wins Asia’s c’ships

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – The national Iranian para-taekwondo team has won the 5th Asian championships.

Larijani:

Doha’s hosting IPU proves defeat of anti-Qatari coalition

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The participation of 180 parliamentary delegations in Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) shows that the anti-Qatari Arab coalition has suffered defeat, said Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani.

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.