Mumbai: Iran has repeated its success at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA), winning the world championship for the second consecutive year.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the Iranian team achieved an impressive feat at the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) by securing first place with a clean sweep of five gold medals. This year’s Iranian team, comprised of Ali Naderi, Hossein Masoumi, Hirbod Foadazi, Arshia Mirshamsi Kakhki, and Hossein Soltani, demonstrated exceptional skills, clinching all five gold medals and earning the title of champions at the 2025 World Championships held in India.

The IOAA is an annual competition for high school students, focusing on astronomy and astrophysics, and is part of the International Science Olympiads. India hosted the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) in Mumbai from August 11 to 21, 2025, welcoming over 300 high school students from 64 countries for academic and cultural exchange.