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“US, Allies Outraged by ISIS Defeat in Syria”

The end of the ISIS terror group’s domination over Syria has caused ripples among the terrorists. Political analyst and IRGC official Rasoul Sanaei Raad has, in an article published on the Basirat website, weighed in on the consequences of the terrorists’ defeat for their supporters. The highlights of the analytical piece follow.

The liberation of the town of Bukamal as the last urban stronghold of ISIS in Syria led to the terrorist group’s military defeat. The direct presence of top Iranian commander Major General Qassem Soleimani in the battle along with the struggles of the resistance front secured the victory and sounded the death knell for a caliphate based on modern Jahiliyyah and violence built upon US-style Islam and Takfiri Wahhabism, and neutralized an entity used as a proxy for hegemonic powers and Zionism to promote Islamophobia.

The developments which led to the defeat of ISIS and the victory of Iran and Hezbollah infuriated Al Saud rulers, the US and some of its Arab allies and the creators and covert supporters of the terrorist group, prompting them to accuse Iran of causing instability in the region and to call the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) a terrorist entity.

The Americans estimated that ISIS would remain in Iraq for the next decade, and envisioned no clear time limit for the presence of the terrorists in Syria. So, they couldn’t tolerate the ISIS’ defeat at the hands of resistance forces and Syrian troops. Therefore, they are furious at the defeat of ISIS, especially when the victory is associated with the name of Iran and Hezbollah. The US is cashing in on Saudi Arabia’s fear of its future and keeps thinking about selling arms to the Arab country while continuing to fuel tension and instability in the region.

France, too, has been opportunistic, and instead of learning a lesson from its initial collusion with ISIS and Al Saud in imposing the violent Takfiri terrorism on the region, are once again supporting terrorists. Of course, concerns over the seizure of the Hariri family’s assets by bin Salman and the withdrawal of their savings from French banks have also contributed to the illogical behavior of the Élysée Palace.

Interestingly enough, those who created and supported violent Takfiri terrorism, which imposed years of instability on the region and caused death and destruction in Iraq and Syria and made their people homeless, and who bred violent wolves to wage proxy wars in Asia, Africa, Europe and even the US and caused panic, instead of thanking the resistance front and saying they are sorry for their past mistakes have opted for “fuite en avant” (literally translated as ‘forward escape’) and accuse those who fought against terrorists of committing acts of terror and destabilizing the region.

The US and its Western and Arb allies consider ISIS’ defeat as their own, and seek to take vengeance upon those who caused the defeat. In the eyes of Washington and its allies, the defeat of ISIS means the influence and credibility of the victors will grow.

I wish they, instead of getting angry and resorting to force and hypocrisy to advance their interests, would learn lessons from their wrong policies and not repeat them.

Afghan Politician Accuses Kabul of Provoking Sectarian Rifts

Atta Muhammad Nur, an Afghan politician serving as the governor of Balkh and a member of the Supreme Council for the Defence of Afghanistan, says people of the country will not remain silent in the face of plots hatched against them, and like-minded groups will soon announce their position in that regard.

According to a Farsi report by the Persian-language Mizan News Agency, he wrote on his Facebook page that it is not the first time that a major ethnic group in Afghanistan has been insulted.

“We have, time and again, witnessed ethnic approaches within the Afghan government,” he said.

Nur noted that such approaches will not be able to disrupt unity among Afghan people.

He also accused the Afghan government of dismissing several ministers and top officials for no good reason.

Nur said restrictions have been imposed on the legal powers of the senior officials who are in the camp opposing the Afghan president, adding influential and popular figures have been targeted as well.

He also accused the so-called national unity government of sowing discord among ethnic groups and conspiring against political currents and figures.

Nur’s comments come as the Afghan government has already been accused, by some political currents, of seeking to provoke sectarian divisions in the country.

Following a huge explosion in Kabul some time ago, Nur launched a movement calling for reforms within the country’s security institutions, but its members were suppressed by the Kabul government.

Iran Sat for Talks over Nuclear Program as It Wasn’t for Defence: IRGC Chief

French President Emmanuel Macron recently said that a new series of criteria and a new treaty should be negotiated with Iran to stop their ballistic activities in the region.

Speaking to reporters in a press conference on the latest developments in the Middle East on Thursday, the IRGC chief-commander dismissed Macron’s statements, saying such remarks are deeply rooted in his naivety and immaturity.

General Jafari stressed that Macron will soon understand that his attempts to curb Iran’s missile program will end up in failure.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran will never sit for negotiation over its missile program. Our government is against any talks over its missile program and the westerners will soon come to this conclusion that their efforts to hold talks with Iran on this issue will never come to fruition,” he was quoted as saying in a Farsi report by Fars News Agency.

The Iranian top commander went on to say Iran distinguishes between its nuclear and missile program. “Iran accepted to sit for talks over its nuclear program because the program is not part of the country’s defence capability but the missile program is directly interconnected with our security and we view it as non-negotiable.”

 

ISIS Reign Over

He also referred to the complete eradication of ISIS in Iraq and Syria and said, “Today, the ISIS’ reign has come to an end and the terrorists have lost their control over any land, city and village in the region.”

“This, however, does not mean that the terrorist group has been completely destroyed.”

According to General Jafari, the sporadic ideological presence of the group will reach different parts of the region and the terrorists backed by the US, Israel and their own leaders, will go to various countries. “This means that the regional states need to prepare themselves for insecurity and suicidal and guerrilla attacks in future.”

Jafari said the terrorists of ISIS may reorganize themselves in some parts of the region to retake a city but “their attempts are desperate and futile.”

Elsewhere in his statements, the Iranian commander said no one can claim there would be no further insecurity in the region “because destabilization is among the easiest jobs for the terrorists and we should prepare ourselves for destabilizing measures of the enemy.”

 

Lebanon, Israel’s First Target 

The chief commander of IRGC also referred to Lebanon’s Hezbollah saying the resistance movement’s identity is deeply rooted in its arms. “Hezbollah’s identity is being armed against the sworn enemy of the Lebanese nation that is Israel because Lebanon is Israel’s first target.”

He once again said any new war in the region will wipe off Israel from the political map of the region and added Israelis have seen parts of Hezbollah’s military capabilities during 33-day and 22-day wars and “the creation of the huge front of resistance during the past years verifies the authenticity of our claims about the future of Israel.”

According to ja’fari, today all members of resistance front are united with each other and if one member gets involved in any war with Israel, the other members will step into the fray and inflict a heavy defeat on Israel.

 

Hope for Lasting Ceasefire in Syria

The top commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps also expressed hope that the recent trilateral meeting between the presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey could lead to a stable ceasefire in Syria.

He also said the IRGC and Iranian nation are prepared to contribute to Syria’s reconstruction project and said this is the Syrian government, however, who must decide which states take part in the reconstruction project. “We have already held preliminary talks with the Syrian government in this field and arrangements are underway for Iran’s participation.”

 

Mobilization Force, Key Force in Latest Regional Achievements

Congratulating the Iranian nation on beginning of Basij (Mobilization Force) Week in Iran, Jafari said the voluntary forces played a key role in the recent victories in the region.

“Many regional countries have been inspired by Basij as well as the 8-year resistance of Iranian nation during Imposed War,” he said.

Basij was established at the early years of the Islamic Revolution at the order of Late Founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Khomeini.

“Today, we see that Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement which defends the country against Israel, serves as Lebanon’s Basij,” he said.

The Iranian commander went on to say, if it was not for Syria’s Basij, the country would have been disintegrated so far and there was no a singly Syria.

He also referred to the experience of Iraq and said the Popular Mobilization Units, established following the call of top Shia cleric, Ayatollah Sistani for national defence against ISIS, played a key role in the great victories of Iraqi army in its fight against the terrorists.

 

ISIS Remains Threat against Islam

Elsewhere in his statements, the IRGC top commander pointed to the warning issued by the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei against overlooking enemies new plots and said “as the leader said the latest victory put an end just on the rein of ISIS. ”

He stressed this does not mean that the group has been completely eradicated. “ISIS remains active in small and underground groups in various countries including Afghanistan. It is a threat to Islam. So, we have put fight against the group at the top of our priorities.”

Ja’fari said the defeat of ISIS’ rein in the region does not mean the threat against resistance front has ended because “fight against the puppets of the arrogant powers continues.”

He added though some of the enemies’ plots like the secession vote of Iraqi Kurdistan Region have been foiled but they will not sit idle and “we have to brace ourselves for their further conspiracies.”

 

Iran Not after Direct Confrontation with Saudi Arabia

Ja’fari stressed that Iran is not seeking a direct confrontation with Saudi Arabia. “We view the US and Israel as our main enemies and don’t seek to get involved in any direct war with their puppets.”

The Iranian military commander went on to say Iran’s self-constrained policies towards Saudi Arabia should be viewed within this context. “We don’t like to get involved in any direct confrontation with Saudi Arabia and our recommendation to them is not to stand in the way of the Islamic Revolution resistance front “otherwise they will be hit by the quivers of our larger wars.”

 

Enemies Have to Come to Their Senses

IRGC chief commander vowed that the Islamic Republic of Iran is capable to crush its enemies. “So, they need to stop their animosity towards the Muslims and come to their senses.”

He once against congratulated the Iranian nation on the defeat of ISIS rein in Iraq and Syria saying the Basij has always stood behind the Iranian nation in their fight against security plots as well as natural and unnatural plights.

Ja’fari also referred to the latest statements by Iran’s leader on calling all Iranians from all walks of life a Basiji member and said over one-third of Iranian people are organized as Basij members and those who are not officially registered “can play their key role in various field because Basij is established with the aim of offering services to people.”

“Superpowers Stoking Artificial Fear in Mideast to Sell More Weapons”

Larijani

Addressing the 10th plenary session of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly (APA) in Turkey, Larijani said the political and economic interests of superpowers are not secured through peace in the Middle East, and this has been proved within the past decades.
He referred to the ‘cancerous tumour’ of Israel as a product of world powers in the Middle East, and said, “Did world powers intend to create peace and stability in the region [by helping establish the Zionist regime of Israel] or did they want to create a centre of adventure in the region?”
According to a Farsi report by ICANA, he said superpowers’ political and economic objectives are not in line with regional peace, urging certain countries to promote convergence rather than relying on superpowers.
“Unfortunately, certain parties still rely on these powers instead of convergence and cooperation,” he added.
Larijani referred to the formation of terrorist groups in the region by world powers, saying the terrorist outfits have plagued the majority of countries in the Middle East.
World powers try to stoke artificial fear among regional countries and make them afraid of each other so as to sell more weapons and have their arms trade flourish, he added.
He also underscored that the establishment of peace and security in the region is a centrepiece of Iran’s foreign Policy.
Larijani underlined that measures adopted by some leading countries led to the all-out defeat of the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq and Syria.
He said the victory was achieved despite the fact that the US and some other countries had spared no effort to create and support the group.
The parliament speaker said Washington’s warmongering in Iraq led to its own defeat.
“The US triggered war in Iraq and created ISIS, but [at last] faced defeat.”

Coordinated Action Needed against “Global Threat” of Terrorism
Larijani further called for efforts to promote peace, stability and security in the region while terming terrorism “a global threat.”
He went on to say that the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism has spread across many parts of the world, especially key parts of Asia.
“Unfortunately, terrorism has turned into a devastating global threat, jeopardizing world peace and security,” said the top parliamentarian.
He said the horrifying phenomenon of terrorism has led to thousands of innocent people being killed or wounded, millions of others being displaced in countries such as Syria, Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen, and key infrastructure in those countries being destroyed.
“It is a pleasure that, while this parliamentary assembly is underway here, productive diplomatic developments are taking place in Russia’s Sochi to help politically resolve the Syria crisis,” he noted.
“We hope the end of Syria’s seven-year devastating war would restore peace and security to the Arab country and the entire region,” Larijani added.
He noted that the victory over terrorists in Iraq and Lebanon was a key step toward the establishment of peace and tranquility in Asia.
Elsewhere in his remarks, Larijani called on the APA, as the representative of Asian nations, to adopt practical measures to alleviate the sufferings of persecuted Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar who face violence and crackdown at the hands of Myanmar’s government.
Larijani then referred to the issue of Palestine as another impediment to the establishment of peace and security in Asia. He said Palestinians’ basic rights are catastrophically violated, and they are deprived of the right to return to their homeland. He then said the word “Apartheid” cannot express the full extent of the crimes committed against Palestinians.

Iran, Russia to Jointly Produce Medicines

Supplying Medicines Top Priority for Gov't amid Sanctions: Iran President

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the first World Conference on Fight against Tuberculosis in Moscow attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as health ministers and delegations from about 100 countries across the world.

From Iran, Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raeisi took part in the conference as the Iranian health minister was busy visiting the quake-hit regions in western Iran, a Farsi report by ISNA said.

On the sidelines of the World Conference on Fight against Tuberculosis, the Iranian official held talks with a number of Russian health officials and explored ways to expand ties in health fields by launching a joint project to produce medicines.

Raeisi described as positive the agreement made between the two sides and said Iran and Russia seek to realize common goals including exchanging knowledge, launching joint research projects and expanding cooperation between scientific centres from two sides in medicine production stop-alcoholism-meds.com.

He called tuberculosis one of the most dangerous infectious and contagious diseases in the world and said the average number of the disease in the world stands at 142 in every 100,000 people and this number in Iran is 16 in every 1000 people.

During the conference, the participants also discussed each country’s commitment to fight against tuberculosis to eradicate the disease by 2035. They also called for global cooperation in diagnosing and early treating of the disease.

Time for UN to Take Action on Rohingya Plight: Iran

boroujerdi

Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi has referred to the slaughter of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar and said it is now the time for the UN to shoulder its responsibility to fight against the oppressors in the world.

He made the remarks in a Wednesday meeting with visiting UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Mark Lowcock in Tehran, according to a Farsi report by ICANA.

During the meeting, the Iranian MP stressed the leading role of the UN within the international community, saying the UN is home to all states across the world and all the states expect it to show appropriate behaviours which are consistent with its global functions.

Boroujerdi also touched upon the issue of Yemen and described the country’s situation as “regrettable”. “What is happening in Yemen amounts to ethnic cleansing and it is upon the UN to stand against the oppressors.”

He then referred to the death of tens of thousands of innocent people in Syria over the past six years by ISIS, saying the genocide was made with the direct support of the US for the terrorist group.

“The defeat of ISIS in Iraq and Syria is a historical achievement in the history of the region with its credit going to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The victory was gained with the cooperation of Syrian government, army and nation as well as Russia and Lebanon’s Hezbollah,” he said.

He also referred to the latest destructive earthquake which shattered the western province of Kermanshah in Iran and said exchanging experiences on search and rescue operations among the member states is also among the main responsibilities of the world body.

“The UN should hold training courses for all states on measures which need to be done in face of natural plights,” he added.

For his part, the UN official extended his condolences to the Iranian government and nation over the deaths of hundreds of Iranians in Kermanshah earthquake.

He also praised Iran’s capacities to cope with the tragic incident and expressed the world’s body readiness to take part in relief operations for the quake-hit families.

He also called for pouring of humanitarian aid from different countries particularly amid such crises and said the UN is pioneer in these operations.

According to him, a UN delegation is set to visit the quake-hit areas in Kermanshah on Friday.

He finally said cooperation among countries will increase their capacities.

Extremists like ISIS May Emerge in Other Regions: Iran Leader

Speaking in a Thursday meeting with a group of Muslim clerics and intellectuals visiting Tehran for an international conference on countering extremism, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the fall of the ISIS terrorist group in Syria and Iraq, and called for vigilance against more US and Israeli plots, warning that a new threat like ISIS could emerge in other regions.

“Although ISIS reached its end in Iraq and Syria, one should not ignore the deception of enemies as the US, Zionism and the lackeys will not stop the animosity against Islam and they may hatch and implement a plot similar to ISIS and the likes in another region.”

Pointing to 40 years of conspiracy, pressure, and sanctions imposed by the US and Zionist regime of Israel against the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Khamenei said Iran has made great advances despite those hostile measures and has firmly stood against the arrogance front.

“Despite all pressures, the Islamic Republic of Iran has made remarkable progress and has withstood, at full force, the Front of Arrogance. We, explicitly, declare that the Islamic Republic of Iran will help, wherever its presence needed, to confront disbelief and arrogance: we will not compromise with anyone when expressing this.”

The Leader further referred to Palestine as the most important issue within the Muslim World, and said, “The key to overcoming the enemies of Islam is Palestine, because the Front of Disbelief, Arrogance, and Zionism, occupying the Islamic country of Palestine, have made it their base for disrupting the security of countries within the region. We must confront the cancerous tumor of Israel.”

Ayatollah Khamenei mentioned that the main goal of the enemies – from creating wars and conflicts among Muslims – is to create a secured margin for the Zionist Regime.

However, he added, “we hope that, one day, the people of Palestine will own their homelands, and that day will be celebrated by the entire world of Islam.”

Furthermore, Ayatollah Khamenei assured participants that “the day Palestine is returned to its people is the day a definite blow will be dealt to the Front of Arrogance: we will strive to achieve that day.”

No Need for Glowing Orbs in True Fight against Terror: Iran FM

“In Sochi with President Rouhani & Chief of Staff Bagheri at a historic summit with our counterparts from Russia and Turkey to help Syrian people finally secure a just and lasting peace,” Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif said in a Wednesday tweet.

He made the remarks while he was accompanying the Iranian president, Hassan Rouhani, and Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri during their visit to Russia’s Sochi.

The Iranian top diplomat also noted that the parties are “moving in the right direction.”

“No need for empty words or gimmicks – including glowing orbs – when you’re busy actually working for peace and against terror,” he added.

“Working with Turkish & Russian counterparts to build on ceasefire we achieved in Syria & preparing for inclusive dialogue among Syrians. Irony is KSA accuses Iran of destabilization, while itself fuels terrorists, wages war on Yemen, blockades Qatar & foments crisis in Lebanon,” he had noted in an earlier post.

Rouhani, and his Russian and Turkish counterparts, Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, held the meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on the Syria crisis.

Speaking at a press conference after the session, Rouhani said the three heads of state discussed holding an all-Syrian congress, which will see representatives from all sides in Sochi to exchange views on the fate of the country and pave the way for the drafting of a new constitution and elections.

Iran, Russia and Turkey invite all countries to help peace in the Middle East region, including in Syria, contribute to the reconstruction of Syria and return of refugees to their homes, he added.

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23

The top story in all Iranian newspapers today was the remarks made by the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with a group of Basij (voluntary) forces in Tehran. The Leader talked about the eradication of ISIS terrorist group in Syria and Iraq, stressing that it has brought the US to its knees.

A trilateral meeting between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Black Sea resort city of Sochi also received great coverage. The three leaders discussed ways to end the conflict in Syria.

The return of Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri to Beirut and his decision to postpone his resignation after holding talks with President Michel Aoun was another top story in today’s papers.

The above issues, as well as many more, are highlighted in the following headlines and top stories:

 

19 Dey:

1- Iran Leader: Young Believers Brought US to Its Knees by Eradicating ISIS

2- Rouhani: Future of Syria Not to Be in Hands of Foreign Forces

3- Ayatollah Sistani Calls for UN’s Increased Role in Iraq

4- Erdogan: No One Can Prevent Us from Achieving Nuclear Energy

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Abrar:

1- Netanyahu Once Again Holds Talks with Putin about Iran

2- New York Appeals Court Votes against Iran in $1.7bn Case

3- US Isolated in Opposition to Iran Nuclear Deal: Spokesman

4- Defence Minister: We’ll Strongly Respond to Threats in Due Time

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Afkar:

1- Iran Leader: Defeat of US Miracle of Revolution

2- Iran to Become Place Where Enemies Are Slaughtered

3- Ayatollah Makarem Shirazi: Nobel Peace Prize Should Be Given to Gen. Soleimani

4- Rouhani: Tehran to Continue Fighting against Terrorists

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Aftab-e Yazd:

1- Iran Leader: ISIS Defeated with Efforts of Young Believers

2- Women Who Want to Defeat the Giant: Three Women to Compete with Putin

3- Manoeuvre of Friendship in Sochi: Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents Hold Trilateral Meeting

4- Iran First VP: We Should Take Care of Achievements of Victory over ISIS

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Arman-e Emrooz:

1- Hariri Backs Off after Returning to Lebanon

2- Leader: Our Dear Iran Will Realize All Causes of Revolution

3- Strategic Alliance: Iran, Russia, Turkey Agree on Future of Syria

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Ebtekar:

1- Hariri’s Resignation Postponed on Aoun’s Request

2- Iran Leader: Some Turned into Foreigners’ Mouthpiece, Making People Disappointed

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Ettela’at:

1- Rouhani: Iran’s Strategy Based on Cooperation Not Confrontation

2- 206 MPs Congratulate Iran Leader on Victory over ISIS

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Iran:

1- Iran, Russia, Turkey Presidents Discuss Post-ISIS Middle East

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Jame Jam:

1- Iran Leader: Eradication of ISIS Shows ‘We Can Do It’

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Javan:

1- Iran Leader: Eradication of ISIS Sends Our Message to Other Nations

2- IRGC Chief-Commander: Any New War to Result in Eradication of Zionist Regime

3- Designing Regional Order without US: Rouhani, Putin, Erdogan Hold Trilateral

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Jomhouri Eslami:

1- FMs of Asian, European States Express Full Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Kayhan:

1- Iran Leader: Young Believers Brought US to Its Knees

2- Iran Axis of Stability in Region

3- Selling Natural Gas to Norway in Cheaper Price than Production Costs!

4- Shamkhani: Remaining in JCPOA Meaningless If Sanctions Continued

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23


 

Vatan-e Emrooz:

1- Macron Told Rouhani We Should Talk about Missiles

2- Saudis, ISIS Mourning for Eradication of ISIS

  • Future Developments of Mideast to Take in Place in Palestine, Hijaz

A Look at Iranian Newspaper Front Pages on November 23

Iranian Team Ranks 3rd in Int’l Astronomy Olympiad

Iranian Team Ranks 3rd in Int’l Astronomy Olympiad

Head of the National Centre for Excellent Talents and Young Researchers, Fatemeh Mohajerani, said the champions of Iranian Astronomy Team have managed to receive one gold medal, three silver medals and one bronze medal at the 11th edition of the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad in Thailand.

“The Iranian team ranked third after the US and Thailand as the first and second team respectively,” she added, according to a Farsi report by Tasnim News Agency.

During the competition which was held from November 12 to 21 in Thailand’s Phuket, Shayan Azizi received a gold medal, Amir Hossein Sotoudeh Far, Zahra Farahmand and Parimah Safarian bagged one silver medal each and Sina Bolouki won a bronze medal.

The medals have contributed to the scientific achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran at international arenas.

Mohajerani also said the Iranian team is set to return on Thursday, November 23 through Imam Khomeini International Airport. They are expected to be warmly welcome by their families as well as officials from Iranian education ministry as well as the National Centre for Excellent Talents and Young Researchers.

The 11th edition of the International Astronomy and Astrophysics Olympiad was attended by students from 45 countries.

The International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) is an annual astronomy competition for high-school students. It is one of the international science Olympiads.

The first IOAA was held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in November/December 2007. The subsequent annual meetings were held during August/September or October in Indonesia (2008), Iran (2009), China (2010), Poland (2011), Brazil (2012), Greece (2013), Romania (2014), Indonesia (2015), and in India (2016).