Shiraz, Dec 16, IRNA - Head of regional office of UNESCO in Tehran here Monday welcomed IRNA reporter's proposal for nomination of December 15th as International Persepolis Day.

Tehran, Dec 16, IRNA - Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on on Monday that Iran-Oman ties can serve as a model for regional countries.

Tehran, Dec 16, IRNA - First Vice President Parviz Davoodi said here on Monday that Iran is keen on expanding relations with all states, especially the friendly and Muslim ones.

Tehran, Dec 15, IRNA - Iran voiced readiness on Monday to open a diplomatic office for Europe in Tehran.

Tehran, Dec 15, IRNA - Iran on Monday criticized US double standard policy on nuclear issue referring to Washington's nuclear cooperation with the United Arab Emirates.

Tehran, Dec 15, IRNA

Bandar Abbas, Hormuzgan prov, Dec 15, IRNA

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Tehran, Dec 15, IRNA Iran's national hockey team was crowned champion in the 1st Men's
Indoor Hockey Tournament in Malaysia on Sunday.

Iran defeated Malaysia 3-2 in the final game.

Tehran, Dec 15, IRNA Iranian karatekas snatched three gold, one silver and one bronze
medals in the France International Competitions on Sunday.