Laylat al-Qadr commemorated at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad

The 23rd night of Ramadan, known as Laylat al-Qadr, was commemorated on Sunday night by millions of Iranians nationwide, includung at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, Iran.

Legendary Iranian goal keeper Abedzadeh meets iconic German football player Klinsmann after 27 years

In a nostalgic reunion, former Iranian football captain Ahmadreza Abedzadeh met with German football legend Jürgen Klinsmann in the United States, 27 years after their teams faced off on the pitch.

Iranian minister warns against provoking ethnic, religious divisions

Iran’s Minister of Culture Seyyed Abbas Salehi has issued a warning against inciting ethnic and religious tensions in the country particularly in light of recent unrest in the northwestern city of Urmia.

Tehran ranks as third cleanest capital city worldwide amid holiday exodus, rain

Tehran experienced a rare moment of clean air on Sunday, March 23, 2025, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of just 22 — placing it among the cleanest capitals in the world for the day.

Iran crushes Afghanistan 14-0 in AFC beach soccer championship

Iran’s national beach soccer team delivered a dominant performance in their second group-stage match at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup, defeating Afghanistan 14-0 in Thailand.

Iran’s Esteghlal F.C. protests omission of club legends from AFC Nowruz poster

Iranian Football Club, Esteghlal F.C.has formally protested to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) over the absence of its legendary players in a Nowruz greeting poster published on the AFC’s Persian-language Instagram page.

Tehran’s air quality worsens with fewer clean days in 2025

Tehran experienced a sharp decline in air quality over the past year, recording only seven days of clean air throughout 2024.

24,190 accidents in 8 days claim 218 lives in Iran; Fars Province tops accident rates

Deputy Commander of  Iran's Traffic Police, Brigadier General Mohammad Baqer Soleimani, reported that 24,190 traffic accidents occurred across Iran during the first eight days of the Nowruz holiday traffic plan from March 15 to 22, resulting in 177 fatal crashes and 218 fatalities.

Official: Bushehr nuclear power plant units 2, 3 to join grid within five years

Deputy Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Qanadi, announced that Units 2 and 3 of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant are expected to be operational within the next four to five years to boost Iran’s nuclear electricity production capacity.

Iran’s nuclear spokesperson: No country faces more IAEA oversight than Iran

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), says Iran has consistently cooperated with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), adding no country is subject to as much international atomic agency’s scrutiny as Iran.

Tehran’s Milad Tower joins global Earth Hour initiative

Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower turned off its lights on Saturday night for one hour to participate in the global Earth Hour campaign.

FM Araghchi: Iran focuses on diplomacy to avoid war, open to business with US

Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has stressed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy and avoiding war, while raising the possibility of reviving the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) and engaging with the United States.

2  Iranian experts warn of European trio’s move to snap back UNSC sanctions on Iran

A former Iranian diplomat has dismissed claims that the US will definitely attack Iran if the two sides fail to reach an agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program.

Around two dozen injured in residential apartment explosion in Tehran

A gas leak has caused an explosion inside a building in downtown Tehran, leaving a number of people injured.

Police: 185 die in Iran road accidents during Nowruz holidays

The commander of Iran's traffic police says 185 people have died in road accidents since the start of Nowruz holidays on March 15.

Isfahan Bird Garden: A feathered haven for Nowruz travelers

The Isfahan Bird Garden, located in the Nazhvan Forest Park in central Iran, is welcoming Nowruz travelers and tourists from across Iran during the Persian New Year holidays.

Two Iranian youths rescued from drug cartel near US-Mexico border home

Two Iranian youths who were trapped by drug cartels near the US-Mexico border have been safely returned to Iran following a three-day rescue operation, according to reports on Saturday.

Ancient watermills of Iran’s Dezful attract visitors on first day of Nowruz

The historic watermills of Dezful, in southwestern Iran, is one of the country’s most valuable cultural heritage sites that drew visitors on the first day of the Persian New Year on Friday.

Millions of Iranians participate in Laylat al-Qadr night vigils

Millions of people in several Iranian cities, including the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom, participated on Friday in night vigils and prayers to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, one of the holiest occasions in Islam that commemorates the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad over 14 centuries ago.

Quakes hit Iran’s Natanz, Isfahan Province

Several earthquakes have hit an area near the central Iranian city of Natanz several hours apart.

Iran atomic chief: Outstanding achievements of nuclear industry to be unveiled in April

The director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran has made significant nuclear progress in recent years, adding that in the last Persian year, Iranian scientists showed they are steadfast in achieving desired results with self-confidence and are committed to pursuing their goals.

167 lives lost in road accidents in Iran over 5 days during Nowruz Holiday

Iran’s Traffic Police reported a tragic toll of 167 fatalities and 4,751 injuries in road accidents during the first five days of the Nowruz holiday travel period, which began on March 15.

Iran’s exports to Americas surge 4.5-fold; free trade with Venezuela nears finalization

A senior official from the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran announced a significant increase in Iran’s exports to the Americas, alongside progress in establishing free trade agreements with Venezuela and other countries.

Iran’s Leader warns against threats, rejects proxy allegations 

In a Nowruz meeting held on Friday with various segments of the Iranian public and government officials, Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered a message on regional and international issues, emphasizing Iran’s principled stance on resistance, self-determination, and its readiness to respond to aggression.

Iran defeats UAE 2-0 in world cup qualifier amid stadium controversy

Iran’s national football team, known as Team Melli, secured a crucial 2-0 victory against the UAE in the seventh round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

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