Society
All News about Iranian Society – All the social, environmental, community and lifestyle news from across Iran, including the life and times of the capital, Tehran. There’s so much more to Iran than politics!
MP Warns against Increased Smuggling of Iran’s Soil
An Iranian MP has warned that Iran’s soil is being increasingly smuggled to other countries, expressing dissatisfaction with the failure of related bodies to identify and arrest the smugglers.
Egypt Sentences 10 People to Death over Football Riot
Ten people have been sentenced to death in Egypt for their part in the deaths of more than 70 people at a match between al-Masry and Al Ahly in 2012.
UAE’s Al Ahli Defeats Iran’s Esteghlal Tehran in ACL
Esteghlal football team from Iran suffered a 2-1 loss to Al Ahli of the UAE in the AFC Champions League on Monday.
American Wrestler Appreciates Iranian Fans in Farsi Post
In an Instagram post in Persian language, the well-known American wrestler Jordan Burroughs thanked Iranian people for the love they showed for him during the recent World Cup in Iran, saying he would love to visit the country again.
Iran’s Esteghlal Khuzestan Edges Al-Fateh SC in AFC Champions League
Esteghlal Khuzestan of Iran defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fateh SC in Group A of the 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday.
Heavy Rain in Southern Iran Breathes New Life into Maharloo Lake
The recent heavy rainfall in southern Iran have breathed a new life into several shrinking wetlands and lakes including Maharloo Lake, near Shiraz.
Ayatollah Khamenei Calls for Action on Dust Pollution, Flood in Southern Iran
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to defuse the dust and flood crisis in Iran’s southern regions.
Iran to Host First UN Meeting on Dust Pollution
The head of Iran’s Environment Department announced that the Islamic Republic is to host the first UN international meeting on dust pollution.
Rain of Starlings in Iran
Every spring, migratory starlings head to Russia and end up in Aral Sea; however, they won’t arrive in there this year as they die on their way across Iran.
Young Couple Using Internet to Help Poor People
A young Iranian couple are traveling around Iran to visit deprived areas and collect donations for the poor using social media.
US Wrestling Team Thanks ‘Wonderful’ Iranian Fans
The US Wrestling Federation appreciated Iranian fans for their wonderful support of American wrestlers throughout the Freestyle Wrestling World Cup in Iran’s Kermanshah.
Beach Volleyball World Tour Wraps Up in Iran’s Kish Island
Russia claimed the title at the final match against Poland in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Kish Island 3 Star on Saturday.
Iran’s Leader Thanks Wrestling Team for Efforts Leading to World Title
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message appreciated the efforts made by the managers, coaches, and athletes of Iran’s wrestling team, which managed to win the top position in the recent Freestyle World Cup in Kermanshah, western Iran.
Amid Iran-US Tensions, Wrestlers Emerge as Sports Diplomats
Unlike in politics, where Iranian and US administrations have major problems with each other, in wrestling there is a great deal of awe and respect between the US and Iran.
Iran’s President Congratulates Wrestling Team on World Title
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the country’s wrestlers for their championship at the 2017 Freestyle World Cup in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah.
Several Areas in Iran Gripped by Inclement Weather
Blizzard, snow drifts, and flooding have besieged cities in several Iranian provinces, while cutting off access to many villages in other areas.
Tehran to Launch Open-Top Bus Tours ahead of Nowruz
Tehran's tourism authority plans to launch the much-touted "hop-on hop-off" bus tours of the city before the two-week Norouz (Iranian New Year) holidays start on March 21.
Iran Defeats US to Win 2017 Freestyle World Cup
The Iranian men’s national freestyle wrestling team has claimed the top position at the end of the 2017 Freestyle World Cup in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah, after trouncing the American side in the title challenge.
Iranian Minister Apologizes to Nation over Dust Pollution Crisis
Iran’s Agriculture Minister apologized to people for the dust pollution crisis which led to severe problems in southwestern province of Khuzestan, stressing that efforts are underway to cope with the issue as soon as possible.
Cultural Activity Needed to Save Endangered Animal Species
An Iranian lawmaker stated that to protect Iran’s environment and rare species, the government has to raise the public awareness on this subject.
Iran Trying to Cope with Environmental Crisis in Southwest
Iranian officials and lawmakers are trying to defuse the environmental crisis in Khuzestan province, southeastern Iran, these days.
Iran Earns Second Victory in Persian Beach Soccer Cup
Iran earned its second victory at the Persian Beach Soccer Cup on Wednesday.
Iran Boosting Production and Export of Its Medicinal Herbs
About $91 million worth of medicinal herbs, including cumin, coriander and coriander seeds, henna and damask rose, were exported in the last Iranian year (March 2015-16).
Iran Should Resume Ties with Saudis for Hajj Pilgrimage
While being opposed to Saudi Arabia’s regional policies, Iran has to resume its relations with this country so that Iranians can attend Hajj, the annual pilgrimage of Muslim people, an Iranian MP said.
Herbal Healthcare and Great Potentials for Growth in Iran
Development of traditional medicine and medicinal herbs can contribute vastly to the economics of health and medical care in the country, said advisor to health minister Dr Mahmoud Khodadoost, on Monday.