Iran begin AFC U-16 Championship with loss to Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran began the AFC U-16 Championship Malaysia 2018 Group C with a match against Indonesia.

Team Iran’s motto revealed for Asian Para Games

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC) has revealed Team Iran’s motto for the third edition of the Asian Para Games.

Iran calls for expanding banking ties with Indonesia

TEHRAN – Nourmohammad Torbatinejad, an Iranian MP, has called for expansion of banking ties between Iran and Indonesia.

Indonesia not successful Games for Iranian women

TEHRAN – The Iranian women won just a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games, one gold less than the previous edition, despite a twofold increase in numbers.

Iran come sixth at Asiad, China sit top

TEHRAN – The Iranian contingent ended the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia with 62 medals, including 20 gold, 20 silver and 22 bronze medals.

Iran volleyball beat S. Korea to win gold at Asiad

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team took a gold medal on Saturday at the 2018 Asian Games, bringing the nation’s total gold medal count to 20.

Iran water polo win medal after 44 years at Asiad

TEHRAN – Iran national water polo team ended decades of wait for winning a medal at the Asian Games.

Elaheh Ahmadi carries Iran’s flag in Asian Games

TEHRAN – Iranian shooter Elaheh Ahmadi carried her country’s flag at the opening ceremony of the 2018 Asian Games on Saturday.

Iran’s Mes win AFC Futsal Club Championship

Mes Sungun Varzaghan clinched their first AFC Futsal Club Championship title with a 4-2 win over Thai Son Nam in the final on Sunday.

Friendly: Iran U23 football team lose to China

TEHRAN – Iran U23 football team lost 3-2 to China in a friendly match as part of preparation for the 2018 Asian Games.

Non-oil exports to Indonesia rise 86% in a quarter on year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s non-oil exports to Indonesia during the three-month period from March 21 to June 21 stood at $250 million, increasing 86 percent compared to the same period of time in the past year, according to Iran’s commercial attaché to Indonesia.

Elaheh Ahmadi replaces Kimia Alizadeh as Iran flag bearer

TEHRAN – Iranian shooter Elaheh Ahmadi has been chosen to replace Kimia Alizadeh as the country’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony for the 2018 Asian Games, the country’s National Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

Iran beat Indonesia in FIBA U18 Asian Championship

TEHRAN – Iran started the FIBA U18 Asian Championship 2018 on a high note, defeating Indonesia 80-50 on Sunday.

Zlatko Kranjcar names Iran U23 football team for Asian Games

TEHRAN - Zlatko Kranjcar has named his 20-man squad for the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.

Iran, Indonesia sign MOU on women’s empowerment

TEHRAN – The Iranian Presidential Department for Women and Family Affairs and the Indonesian Ministry of Women signed a memorandum of understanding on empowering women here on Monday.

Iran’s 2018 Asian Games slogan unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran’s National Olympic Committee (NOC) has unveiled the country’s slogan in the 2018 Asian Games.

William Jones Cup: Iran B beat Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran B basketball team defeated Indonesia 66-62 in penultimate match of the 2018 William Jones Cup.

Our Preparations for 2018 Asian Games on right track: Official

Nasrollah Sajjadi, chef de mission to Team Iran for the upcoming 2018 Asian Games, said that their preparations for the Games have been going well but they will have a tough task in the competition.

Iran B win bronze at FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour

Iran B beach volleyball team finished in third place at the FIVB World Tour SMM Pak Bara Beach Satun on Wednesday.

Iran condoles Indonesia over deadly explosion

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi on Friday expressed regret over the recent explosion incident in Indonesia which killed and wounded dozens of people.

Iran, Indonesia enhance scientific co-op

TEHRAN — The Islamic World Science Citation Database (ISC) affiliated with the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with Indonesia’s Ministry of Research, Technology, and Higher Education to facilitate research and scientific cooperation.

Iran prepared to help asylum seekers in Indonesia back home

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to Jakarta has said that the Islamic Republic is prepared to facilitate the return of Iranian asylum seekers who have been kept in Indonesian camps for several years planning to move to Australia.

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Iran, Indonesia cooperating to enhance inter-religious tolerance: envoy

Indonesia marks Independence Day in Tehran

TEHRAN – On Monday, the Indonesian ambassador to Tehran highlighted close collaboration between Iran and his country on promoting Islam as a religion of “blessing for mankind” as well as enhancing “inter-religious tolerance.”

Iran, Indonesia enjoy fruitful ties: envoy

TEHRAN – Iran and Indonesia have made great achievements in boosting ties in tourism, cultural, political and economic fields, the Indonesian envoy to Iran has said.

Rouhani congratulates Indonesia on national day

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to President Joko Widodo to congratulate him on the national day of the Republic of Indonesia.

Tehran, Jakarta agree on cooperation in women’s affairs

TEHRAN -- Zahra Pishgahi-Fard, the director general for human rights and women’s affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in her visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, visited Yohana Susana Yembise, the Indonesian minister of female empowerment and child protection.