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Huge ship graveyard with dozens of wrecks discovered

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Dozens of historic shipwrecks have been located in the lakes Heddalsvattnet and Norsjo in the Telemark region in southern Norway over the course of several weeks.

Norway’s fund to cease investing in Zionist settlements

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Israeli officials reported that the move was influenced by the United Nations' decision in 2020 to publish a blacklist of 112 companies that are suspected of having connections to West Bank settlements

Iranian HR activists gather in front of Norway Embassy

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – A protesting rally was held in front of the Norwegian Embassy in Tehran over the violation of the rights of migrant children and violence again

Iran, Norway call for stepped-up assistance to Yemen, Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Norway's special envoy for Yemen and senior adviser of the Iranian foreign minister met in Tehran Monday, expressing concern over the humanitarian situations in Syria and Yemen.

Norway signs arms contract with US to buy missiles for F-35s

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Norwegian Armed Forces have signed a landmark agreement with the US for the purchase of AMRAAM-D air-to-air missiles to the tune of NOK 5 billion ($500 million).

FM summons Norway envoy over anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The Ambassador of Norway to Iran was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Director-General of West Europe Department to lodg protest against the unacceptable statements of the Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament.

Ukraine receives 'NASMAS, Aspide' air defense systems

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Ukraine has received its first delivery of NASAMS air defense systems which will "significantly strengthen" its armed forces, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said on Monday.

Norway envoy summoned to Iran Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Following the interventionist statements of the Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament about developments in Iran, the Norwegian ambassador to Tehran was summoned to the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

FM stresses IAEA has to focus on technical duties

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran foreign minister stressed that IAEA must act based on its technical duties and needs to refrain from being a political entity, adding an agreement is still possible in Vienna talks.

Iran stresses paying attention to Syria humanitarian status

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs emphasized the need for paying more attention from international community and increasing efforts to address humanitarian situation in Syria.

Iran, Norway sign MoU on political consultations

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding on political consultations was signed between Iran and Norway during the visit of the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs to Oslo.

Iran deputy FM holds talks with Norwegian officials in Oslo

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani on Thursday held talks with senior Norwegian officials in Oslo.

Four stabbed in knife attack in Norway

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – At least four people were stabbed in Numedal in southeast Norway on Friday, with one of the victims left in a critical condition, the police have said.

Bagheri Kani meets with Norwegian dep. FM In Tehran

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani has held a meeting with visiting Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Henrik Thune in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran, Norway stress expanding political, parliamentary ties

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Henrik Thune on bilateral ties, as well as several regional and international issues.

Iran, Norway call for an end to Yemeni crisis

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Advisor for Special Political Affairs and the Deputy Foreign Minister of Norway called for achieving a peaceful resolution to end the Yemen crisis.

Norwegian Foreign Minister:

Norway ready to expand relations with Iran with no limits

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister and his Norwegian counterpart met in Munich and discussed bilateral ties, regional and international issues, as well as the Vienna talks.

'Eclipse' honored as best film at Minimalen Short FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Eclipse' directed by Raha Amirfazli managed to receive an honorary diploma for the best film at the 34th edition of the Minimalen Short Film Festival in Norway.

Khaji calls for UN efforts to stop Yemeni war, end blockade

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Senior assistant to the Iranain foreign minister has met with a Norway special envoy for Yemen affairs to confer on the latest situation in Yemen and discuss shared postion by both countries to end the crisis in Yemen.

“Wasteland” to go on screen at Norwegian, American festivals

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Directed by Ahmad Bahrami Iranian film “Wasteland” will be screened at the Norwegian Tromsø International Film Festival and the 26th Annual Iranian Film Festival in the United States.

'Eclipse' to take part in Minimalen Short Film Festival

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian short film 'Eclipse' directed by Raha Amirfazli will take part in the 34th edition of the Minimalen Short Film Festival in Norway.

Man with knife attacks passers-by in Norway, is shot dead

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – A man reportedly armed with a knife attacked passers-by on the streets of the Norwegian capital, Oslo, on Tuesday, before being shot dead by police, officials said.

Iran agriculture minister:

Iran, Norway to cooperate in fishery, agriculture fields

TEHRAN, Nov. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian agriculture minister stressed Tuesday the development of agricultural cooperation between Iran and Norway, especially in the field of technology transfer and investment.

Leader praises Iran Greco-Roman wrestling team for victories

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei praised the Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling national team for gaining second place in the 2021 World Wrestling Championship.

Garaei wins 4th gold for Iran in Greco-Roman World C'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Mohammadreza Geraei collected the fourth gold and final medal for Iran at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

Dalkhani wins 3rd gold for Iran in Greco-Roman World C'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Meysam Dalkhani won Iran's 3rd gold medal at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships on Sunday.

Yousefi makes history by winning 1st gold in 130kg in c'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Greco-Roman wrestler Ali Akbar Yousefi made history by winning the first gold medal in 130 kg category for Iran in 2021 World Wrestling Championships on Saturday.

Saravi bags 1st gold for Iran in Greco-Roman World C'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Mohammad Hadi Saravi collected the first gold for Iran in the 2021 World Wrestling Championships on Saturday.

Iran Greco-Roman wrestlers gain 3 victories in world C'ships

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Three Iranian wrestlers won their matches against rivals at the 2021 World Wrestling Championships on Saturday.