Official: Dengue fever under control in Iran, 150 contracted

The number of people affected by dengue fever, which is common in tropical and subtropical climates, has remained 150 across Iran during the past weeks, according to the latest update by the Health Ministry on Saturday.

Fire in Iran’s Kūh-e Bīsotūn contained

Firefighters have managed to contain a fire that started on Thursday in the forests of Kūh-e Bīsotūn (Mount Bisotoun) in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah.

People rally for Gaza in Mashhad, northeastern Iran 

People in the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran have held a rally in solidary with the people of Gaza. 

Iran: Opposition to Palestine statehood revealed Apartheid nature of Israel 

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Israeli parliament's opposition to the creation of an independent Palestinian state has revealed the apartheid nature of the regime to the world.  

Largest Taziyeh performed in Iran’s southern village

Iranian Taziyeh performers, who enact the events of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, and his 72 companions, have staged the largest of its kind in southern Iran.

Police officer killed in terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

An Iranian police officer has been killed in an armed attack by terrorists in the southeastern Iranian border province of Sistan and Baluchestan, according to the information center of the police in the province.

Iran acting FM: US unilateralist approach in talks proven a failure 

Iran’s caretaker foreign minister says the claims by the US that unilateralism can bring about peace, stability and security in the world has fallen flat, citing the past experiences in Iran’s nuclear talks and Gaza ceasefire efforts. 

Sepahan fined $82,000 by AFC

The Disciplinary Committee of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has fined Iran’s Sepahan Football Club $1,000 due to the team's delayed exit from the locker room, resulting in a 1.5-minute delay at the start of their match against Al Hilal.

Official: Persian yellow deer community fit as fiddle 

The population of the Persian yellow deer in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran has witnessed a considerable growth thanks to the proper conditions in the protected area, says an environmental official. 

Top diplomat: Iran not after new nuclear deal

Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri says Iran is still a signatory to a sapped 2015 nuclear accord with the West and seeks to invigorate the landmark deal rather than striking a new agreement.

Efforts underway to extinguish huge fire on Iran-Iraq border

A huge fire which started in southern Iraq near Iran's border on Sunday has now spread to the Iranian side of the border.

Iranian president-elect and Saudi crown prince hold phone conversation

Iranian President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman have held a telephone conversation over bilateral issues and underlined the importance of expanding cooperation between Tehran and Riyadh.

Iran vice president optimistic about AI organization objectives

Iran’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Organization, which was launched last week, has opened up a new horizon whose effects on the country are expected to kick in before the year-end, the Iranian vice president for science, technology and knowledge-based economy says.

Atomic chief: Iran establishes three more irradiation centers

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says three more irradiation sites were inaugurated last month in Iran and three more are underway this month in line with the policy of establishing a link between the peaceful nuclear technology and people’s daily life.

Russia says concerned about regional conflict spillover, Israel invasion of Lebanon

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, whose country has taken over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, voiced Moscow's concern about the potential expansion of the regional conflict including Israel's invasion of Lebanon.

Inter reposts Taremi’s introduction video after ‘Persian Gulf’ outcry

Italian football club Inter Milan removed newly-hired Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi's introduction video from its page which contained the phrase “the Persian Gulf” following protests from Arab fans.

Iran Denies CNN allegations about involvement in Trump Assassination Attempt

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman denied an allegation by CNN regarding Iran's involvement in the recent attempted assassination against former US President Donald Trump.

Iranians commemorate Ashura with nationwide noon prayers

On the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, Iranians gathered to commemorate the final prayer of Imam Hussein and his loyal companions in Karbala by performing the noon prayer of Ashura in congregation.

Millions in Iran mark Ashura, mourn Imam Hussein’s martyrdom

Shia Muslims across Iran and worldwide are marking on Tuesday the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam and the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Hussein.

Iranian acting FM meets UNGA president, talks Palestine

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri, in a meeting with the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)’s President Dennis Francis, called for more efforts on the part of the world body to stop Israel's crimes in Gaza.

Iran’s Pezeshkian: My administration will continue supporting Palestinians

Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran’s support for Palestine will continue in the incoming Iranian administration.

Qatar releases 8 Iranian sailors jailed for trespassing

The Iranian Judiciary's deputy for human rights and international affairs says 8 Iranian sailors who had been jailed in Qatar were freed by the country.

Saudi Arabia frees Iranian pilgrim 20 days after detention

Saudi authorities have released an Iranian Hajj pilgrim 20 days after arresting him in the city of Medina.

Republic of Azerbaijan reopens embassy in Tehran

The Republic of Azerbaijan reopened its embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran on Monday after it shut the premises over a year ago.

Iranians mourning Imam Hussein’s martyrdom on Tasua

Millions of mourners in Iran are taking part in nationwide processions of Tasua, the ninth day of Muharram on the Islamic lunar calendar, one day before the third Shia Imam, Hussein ibn Ali, and 72 of his companions were martyred on the plains of Karbala, in today’s Iraq, over 13 centuries ago.

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