Tehran, IRNA -- President Ebrahim Raisi on Monday issued a congratulatory message after Iranian students ranked first in the 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics in Georgia.

The president hailed the victory as another golden chapter in the numerous honors gained by the Iranians.

Raisi expressed gratitude to teachers and trainers of the Iranian student team.

The 15th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics brought together 250 students from 45 countries from August 14 to 22.

The Iranian team won nine gold and one silver medals.

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