Iran, Norway discuss peace efforts in Yemen, express support for dialogue

TEHRAN – Norway’s Special Representative for Yemen, Heidi Johansen, led a delegation to Tehran to discuss pressing issues with Ali Asghar Khaji, a senior advisor to Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday.

Norway condemns Israel for ‘brutal warfare’

Norway on Saturday voiced strong criticism against Israel’s “brutal warfare” in Gaza, accusing Tel Aviv of violating the rules of war.

Pezeshkian says Iran will change policy if it remains under sanctions and pressure

Iranian president, Norwegian PM hold phone talks

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran’s foreign policy is based on “peace and friendship”, avoiding “tension and clash” and “developing ties” with all countries.

Norway at ICJ: Israel’s occupation is ‘de facto annexation’

Norway has presented its arguments on the fifth day of the ICJ hearings on the lawfulness of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories.

Iran FM: world awaits a cessation of Israel’s 'animalistic actions' against Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the armed forces of the Zionist regime for their actions against the innocent people of Gaza.

War on Hamas tantamount to war on democracy, Raisi says

TEHRAN- Iran’s President, Ebrahim Raisi, has emphasized that Hamas is the legitimate government of the Gaza Strip and that fighting the Palestinian resistance movement is akin to fighting a war against democracy.

Iran, Norway resume consular meetings after seven years

TERHAN - The second joint consular commission of Iran and Norway was held on Tuesday morning with the consular directors-general of the two countries presiding over the session.

Iran summons Norwegian envoy over meddlesome statements

TEHRAN - The Norwegian ambassador to Iran has been summoned by the Iranian Foreign Ministry in protest over "unacceptable" comments by the the European country's parliament speaker against the Islamic Republic.

Norway underscores fast revival of JCPOA

TEHRAN — Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian held consultations in New York on the sidelines of the annual United Nations General Assembly.

Iran and Norway continue political consultations

TEHRAN — The 10th round of political consultations was held between Iran and Norway during a trip to Oslo by Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Ali Bagheri Kani.

Iran’s chief negotiator visits Norway

TEHRAN— Ali Bagheri Kani, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and top negotiator at the Vienna talks visited Norway on Tuesday.

Iran seeks to recover smuggled relics from U.S., France, England, Hungary, and Norway

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran seeks to bring back some 100 relics that have been smuggled into the U.S., France, England, Hungary, and Norway.

Iran’s “Solar Eclipse” praised at Minimalen Short Film Festival

TEHRAN – Iranian drama “Solar Eclipse” has won an honorable mention at the 34th Minimalen Short Film Festival in Trondheim, Norway.

Iranian, Norwegian FMs consult on Afghanistan, Vienna talks

TEHRAN— In a telephone conversation on Thursday evening, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Norwegian counterpart Anniken Huitfeldt discussed ties, regional and international issues as well as the ongoing nuclear deal talks in Vienna.

Iran not to apply travel restrictions to all air passengers

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy tourism minister has said the newly-declared travel restrictions do not apply to all air passengers.

Iran beaten by Norway in 2021 World Women's Handball

TEHRAN – Iran lost to European champions Norway 41-9 in their second match in the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship Sunday night.

Iran to play Romania in 2021 World Women's Handball opener

TEHRAN – Iran will start the 2021 World Women's Handball Championship with a match against Romania.

Russia to lift COVID ban on flights to Iran, other countries

TEHRAN - Russia is scheduled to lift its COVID-19 ban on flights to Iran and several other countries as of Nov. 9, the government coronavirus task force said on Thursday.